Common questions

What hat do Texas State Troopers wear?

What hat do Texas State Troopers wear?

Troopers’ headwear is unique in that instead of the peaked caps or campaign hats popular with other agencies, cowboy hats are worn with the duty uniform. Felt hats are worn in colder weather and straw hats are worn in warmer weather.

What is the difference between a Texas State Trooper and a Texas Ranger?

Highway patrol troopers also help sheriffs in unincorporated areas of the state, Lawrence said. The Texas Rangers are DPS’ primary criminal investigative branch. The Rangers also have an unsolved crimes investigation program, public corruption unit, and public integrity unit.

How much does a Texas State Trooper make?

State Trooper Salary in Texas

Annual Salary Hourly Wage
Top Earners $77,085 $37
75th Percentile $54,048 $26
Average $49,251 $24
25th Percentile $38,542 $19

Why would I get a letter from Texas Highway Patrol?

Thousands of Texas residents are receiving letters from the department of public safety warning that their driver’s licenses are about to expire. DPS is in the process of implementing The REAL ID ACT program, which will require many Texas to get an updated ID to travel and go into federal buildings.

Can Texas state troopers have facial hair?

Male uniformed staff shall wear their hair in a well-groomed manner. The only exception is if a male uniformed employee has a medically diagnosed skin disorder and a physician has prescribed the growth of minimal facial hair. In such case, the length of the facial hair shall not exceed one-quarter of an inch.

Do Texas Rangers really wear cowboy hats?

To be dressed appropriately, Rangers are required to wear a western hat, a dress shirt, a tie, a dress coat, appropriate pants, western belt, western boots, and the official Texas Ranger badge pinned above the left shirt pocket.

Do Texas Rangers have to wear cowboy hats?

To be dressed appropriately, Rangers are required to wear a western hat, a dress shirt, a tie, a dress coat, appropriate pants, western belt, western boots, and the official Texas Ranger badge pinned above the left shirt pocket. Clothing that is worn, torn, or faded is prohibited.

Who are the highest paid state troopers?

The states and districts that pay Patrol Officers the highest mean salary are California ($105,220), Alaska ($87,870), New Jersey ($86,840), Washington ($80,200), and Hawaii ($78,720).

What is the 7 step violator contact?

DPS 7-Step Violator Interview Greeting and identification of the agency. Statement of violation committed. Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle. Statement of action to be taken.

Do Texas state troopers get overtime?

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers would earn overtime pay on a daily basis under legislation by Rep. Canales, Rep. Miller, and Sen. Hinojosa.