Steven C. McCraw - Director/Colonel | Department of Public Safety webside
Steven C. McCraw - Director/Colonel | Department of Public Safety webside
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate confirmed Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill as members of the Public Safety Commission. Hord's appointment and Stodghill's reappointment were made last year by Governor Greg Abbott. Both terms will expire on January 1, 2030.
“It is an honor to be appointed by Governor Abbott and confirmed by members of the Texas Senate to the Public Safety Commission,” said Commissioner Hord. “I look forward to serving my fellow Texans in this new role and helping make decisions that will keep the Texas Department of Public Safety the premier law enforcement agency in the country.”
“It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Public Safety Commission these past five years, and I thank Governor Abbott and the Senate for the privilege of continuing to serve our great state in this manner,” said Commissioner Stodghill. “Working alongside the other commissioners and DPS leadership, I’m confident the department will stay the course in meeting challenges head-on and prioritizing the safety and security of Texans across the state.”
Chairman Steven P. Mach and current members Nelda Luce Blair and Larry B. Long are part of the Commission along with Hord and Stodghill.
“The Public Safety Commission is thrilled to have Commissioners Hord and Stodghill join us in guiding the Texas Department of Public Safety,” said Chairman Mach. “With threats to our state being at an all-time high, the work of the Commission has never been more important, and I know both of these gentlemen are great assets in ensuring we do our part to carry out Governor Abbott’s mission to keep public safety a top priority in Texas.”
W.D. “Dan” Hord III, from Midland, was appointed to the Commission on June 17, 2024. He is a partner in HEDLOC Investment Co. LLC, H&H Properties, and Western Property Group. Hord graduated from Baylor University in 1989 with BBA degrees in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, has served on the Baylor Board of Regents, and is involved with various boards, including the Scharbauer Foundation and PathNorth.
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