1C-001
Colonel
lakexnz
Highest-ranking officer of the department. Provides overall strategic direction and final authority on all departmental matters.
Leadership
Chain of Command
The Texas DPS Hi-Command Association is the senior leadership of the department, responsible for guidance, discipline, and the long-term integrity of every division.
1C-002
Lieutenant Colonel
Personalless
Second-in-command. Oversees department-wide operations, command staff coordination, and high-level enforcement initiatives.
1C-003
Chief
Hernandez
Manages bureau operations and division oversight. Liaison between Hi-Command and division leadership.
1C-004
Assistant Chief
K. Perkins
Supports the Chief in daily command operations, internal affairs review, and training oversight.
Division Leadership
Majors
The currently elected Majors leading each operational division of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
1C-007
Major
Texas Highway Patrol50ptss // Junior
Leads the Texas Highway Patrol — traffic enforcement, highway safety, pursuits, crash response, and statewide patrol operations.
1C-008
Major
Texas RangersMuffinsRBX
Leads the Texas Rangers — major investigations, command-level enforcement operations, and high-profile criminal casework.
1C-006
Major
Special Response Teamlil_energy19
Leads the Special Response Team — tactical operations, high-risk entries, raids, and emergency deployments.
1C-005
Major
Game WardensL. Harrington
Leads the Game Wardens — wildlife law enforcement, outdoor calls, and search and rescue operations.
1C-008
Major
Criminal Investigative DivisionMuffinsRBX
Leads the Criminal Investigative Division — serious crime investigations, evidence gathering, interviews, and forensic case development.
1C-009
Major
Patrol DivisionS. Cain
Leads the Patrol Division — general patrol operations, field supervision, and day-to-day enforcement across the department.