Does the DPS solicit donations?
No. The DPS is funded by your tax dollars, and does not solicit contributions from private citizens. Law enforcement associations cannot imply that they are part of the DPS, and cannot imply that the money they raise will go to the DPS. Some organizations solicit funds using names similar to those of the Texas Department of Public Safety, like “Texas Rangers,” “Texas Highway Patrol,” or “Department of Public Safety.” While some officers may be members of these associations on their own time, these groups are not affiliated with the DPS. The person who called me said he was a peace officer. Under the law, telemarketers for public safety organizations cannot legally imply that they are peace officers, unless they are. They cannot use names, symbols, or statements that are similar to those used by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Rangers, or other police agencies in a manner that is intended to confuse or mislead a person being solicited. Breaking this solicitation law is
