Governor Greg Abbott attended the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) 90th anniversary celebration and graduation ceremony for Recruit Class A-2025 at Great Hills Baptist Church. In his keynote speech, Governor Abbott congratulated over 120 new troopers who completed a 30-week training program.
“DPS has a legendary place in the history of Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Of the 90 years of service, DPS plays a far more pivotal role than ever before. DPS troopers are the go-to team to keep our state safe. Whatever the challenge, you are now part of the DPS legacy—a legacy built by heroes. Congratulations on this tremendous achievement, and thank you for your service to Texas.”
The graduating class includes 52 military veterans, 19 women, 14 individuals with prior law enforcement experience, and 55 multilingual graduates. These new troopers will begin their assignments at duty stations across Texas starting September 1, 2025.
Governor Abbott was joined at the event by Public Safety Commission Commissioner Larry Long, Commissioner Nelda Luce Blair, DPS Director Freeman Martin, as well as other state and law enforcement officials.
