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Governor Abbott Honors Officer Of The Year Recipients At CLEAT Convention
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Added to The State & Nation: October 3, 2026
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On October 3, 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed the 50th anniversary convention of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas in San Antonio and honored 17 Officer of the Year recipients from sheriff’s offices, police departments and constable offices across the state. Abbott was joined by CLEAT President Scott Leeton and other Texas law-enforcement officers; he also discussed public-safety laws and the state’s support for officers and their families. The release follows Abbott’s October 2 proclamation designating October 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month and does not announce a new grant, application deadline or change in eligibility.
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