TMPA- Texas Minute- April 17, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute:
• Telecommunicators Week — Across Texas, we recognize the men and women behind the headset. The calm voice in chaos. Before the sirens and lights, they are the first to answer the call—guiding officers, gathering critical information, and holding it all together when seconds matter most. Texas law enforcement is stronger because of them.
• New leadership in Missouri City — Troy Finner has been named Chief of the Missouri City Police Department. With more than 30 years in law enforcement and experience leading the Houston Police Department, Finner brings proven…
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