The Public Safety Commission (PSC) has established a selection committee to oversee the process of appointing a new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director. The decision was made during a meeting held at DPS Headquarters in Austin, attended by PSC members Chairman Steven P. Mach, Nelda L. Blair, Dan Hord III, Larry Long, and Steve Stodghill.

"Selecting the right leader for an agency like the Texas Department of Public Safety is no small task," stated PSC Chairman Mach. "It’s vital we evaluate each and every candidate that expresses serious interest and that we select the person who will take DPS into the future in order to meet the ever-changing needs of Texans and the challenges of public safety. The process began today with careful deliberation as we affirmed the minimum qualifications for this crucial position."

Chairman Mach and Commissioner Blair will comprise the two-person selection committee. The committee will accept expressions of interest through October 4, 2024, followed by reviewing potential candidates' applications and presenting selected finalists to the full Commission for final interviews. The PSC aims to complete this selection process before year-end.

Further details about requirements and procedures are available online. Candidates and interested parties are advised not to contact PSC members directly.