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Press Room

As The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement, we welcome and encourage the opportunity for media interviews and guest speaking engagements. To request an interview or comment from one of our organization’s seasoned professionals, please contact the TMPA Media Relations Department directly at 800-848-2088 or email us. TMPA Media Relations manages all interview and informational requests from the media — the contacts and information listed on this page are for journalist inquiries only.

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Kevin Lawrence
Executive Director

Kevin Lawrence has been a part of TMPA’s leadership for nearly 30 years, and served as a law enforcement officer for more than 20 years. His focus areas during his time on the force were child abuse/family violence and juvenile law. He acted as a Patrol Officer, Detective, DARE Officer, and Sergeant. Kevin holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and a TCOLE Instructor’s License.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • Training Implementation
  • Historical Context
  • Overarching Strategy

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Mitch Landry
Deputy Executive Director

Mitch has been a part of TMPA’s leadership for almost 15 years, and also served as a law enforcement officer for 20 years. He has acted as a Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Narcotics Officer. Mitch holds a BA from Angelo State University. He enjoys working in government affairs because he believes it is an honor to work with members on issues that affect them on a daily basis.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • Government Affairs
  • Legislative Changes
  • Political Endorsements

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TMPA BOILERPLATE

The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement. TMPA was founded in 1950 and has protected the interests of law enforcement officers ever since. As the largest law enforcement association in Texas, TMPA is proud to represent more than 30,000 local, county and state law enforcement officers across Texas. The mission of TMPA is to protect the rights and interests of Texas law enforcement officers by providing the best legal assistance in the country, effective lobbying at state and local levels, affordable training and exemplary member support.

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TMPA 2024 Endorsements
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Oct 25, 2024 – TMPA proudly endorses the following candidates with primary opponents. This list will be updated with endorsements for incumbents without primary opponents after the primaries.
TMPA Stands with Harris County Sheriff Deputies
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Aug 5, 2024 – TMPA Stands with Harris County Sheriff Deputies Austin, TX – TMPA fully supports and endorses the request/effort/movement to immediately implement competitive salaries for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Texas Municipal Police Association Endorses Senator Ted Cruz
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Aug 1, 2024 – Texas Municipal Police Association Endorses Senator Ted Cruz Austin, TX – The Texas Municipal Police Association, representing over 33,500 of dedicated law enforcement officers across the state, is proud to endorse Senator Ted Cruz for his steadfast
TMPA Legal Wins - Jan to June 2024
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Jul 31, 2024 – We would like to share some of the recent legal successes TMPA has had for our members. In this report, we will give the names of the attorneys who represented our members but omit the names of the members involved.

Please contact the TMPA Media Relations Department for more information on these and other press-related materials.

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VISUALS & VIDEOS

A wide selection of additional staff images, as well as event photos and videos, can be found by accessing any our social media channels. If there’s an image we can help you find, please contact us.

Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement

Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the law enforcement community.

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