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TMPA- Texas Minute
The TMPA Texas Minute delivers rapid, no-nonsense updates on what’s happening across the state in the world of Texas law enforcement. Hosted by Tyler Owen, this weekly briefing cuts straight to the stories that matter most to the men and women who wear the badge.
In each episode, you’ll get quick-hit updates from:
TMPA Field Services — boots-on-the-ground support, major incidents, and member advocacy
Legislative Affairs — inside-the-Capitol intel from those who live the legislative session and…
Episodes
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TMPA- Texas Minute- October 29, 2026
• NFL Star Discovers Police Don't Operate by NFL Rules: Dez Bryant Criticizes Southlake Police — Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant is criticizing Southlake…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- October 23, 2026
• Honoring a Fallen Hero: Van Zandt County Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty — Texas law enforcement is mourning the tragic loss of Van Zandt County Sheriff's…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- October 16, 2026
• TMPA Legal Victory: Georgetown Officers Cleared by Grand Jury — TMPA Regional Attorney Robert McCabe, of the Law Office of Robert M. McCabe, represented…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- October 9, 2026
• TMPA Joins Governor Abbott Across Texas for Law Enforcement Appreciation Month — TMPA joined Governor Greg Abbott throughout the week for Law Enforcement…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- October 2, 2026
• TMPA Takes Law Enforcement’s Voice to the Texas Capitol — TMPA Legislative Liaison John Wilkerson testified during a heated House committee hearing examining…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- September 25, 2026
• Cash Flies During Pearland Police Chase — A police pursuit tied to an ATM fraud investigation took an unusual turn when cash began flying from the suspects’…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- September 18, 2026
• San Marcos Council Member Arrested in Austin — San Marcos City Council Member Lorenzo Gonzalez is facing an assault-on-a-public-servant charge following an…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- September 11, 2026
• Montgomery County Plea Deal Raises Serious Concerns — A suspect accused of leading law enforcement on a lengthy high-speed pursuit and then pointing a…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- September 4, 2026
• Tropical Storm Edouard — Texas Prepared for the Worst — Southeast Texas avoided the worst-case scenario from Tropical Storm Edouard, but heavy rain, flooding…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- August 28, 2026
• Helmets with Heroes in Wimberley — Wimberley Head Coach Wes Lambert put a law enforcement-focused twist on the traditional “Decals with Dads” event by…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- August 20, 2026
• Blue Grit Podcast #138 — Blinded by the Line of Duty — Former Fayette County Deputy Calvin “C.J.” Lehmann joins his Academy classmate and longtime friend…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- August 14, 2026
• TMPA Sip & Smoke at TCOLE — More than 400 law enforcement professionals packed TMPA’s Sip & Smoke during the 2026 TCOLE Conference in Waco. The event brought…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- August 7, 2026
• Dallas Police Contract Negotiations — Dallas officers continue waiting for a long-term agreement that provides competitive pay, stability, and stronger…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- July 31, 2026
• TMPA/Texas FOP Joint Conference — Law enforcement officers, association leaders, attorneys, trainers, and supporters gathered in Dallas for the 2026…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- July 17, 2026
• Texas Flood Response — Dangerous flooding across the Texas Hill Country and other parts of the state brought together local law enforcement, firefighters…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- July 10, 2026
• FIFA World Cup Security — TMPA is proud to thank every member who helped keep FIFA World Cup events safe in Dallas and Houston. Officers, deputies…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- June 26, 2026
• Mission Police Chief Situation — TMPA is calling out City of Mission leadership after Executive Director Kevin Lawrence was prevented from addressing City…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- June 19, 2026
Remembering Trooper Sergio Romero — TMPA joins the Texas law enforcement community in mourning the loss of Texas DPS Trooper Sergio Romero, who was killed in…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- June 12, 2026
• Congratulations, Ranger Irwin — TMPA proudly congratulates longtime member Texas DPS Ranger Sharee Irwin for being named the Alamo Area Council of…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- May 29, 2026
• History Made in Morris County — Lone Star Police Corporal Athziry Flores made history as the first certified tactical female officer ever in Morris County…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- May 22, 2026
• Blue Grit Podcast: Social Media Mobs — The newest episode of the Blue Grit Podcast takes on a growing problem in law enforcement: online mobs forming before…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- May 15, 2026
• National Police Week — TMPA sent a team to Washington, D.C. to stand with the families, survivors, and agencies honoring Texas officers who made the ultimate…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- May 8, 2026
• Blue Grit Podcast: “A Tyrant Falls and Officers Rise” — TMPA Field Representative Leighton Guarnere joins the Blue Grit Podcast to break down two major wins…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- April 30, 2026
• Temple Police Incident — Temple officers were dispatched to a dangerous and unpredictable scene involving a man police say may have ingested PCP. That crisis…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- April 17, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • TMPA and Texas Fraternal Order of Police Conference — Texas law enforcement, this is your conference. July 24–26 in Dallas…
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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…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- April 10, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • Travis County under scrutiny — New allegations involving District Attorney José Garza’s office are raising serious concerns…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- April 3, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • Polk County pressure tactics exposed — After being invited to the Blue Grit Podcast, Judge Sydney Murphy escalated the…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Mar 27, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • Travis County DA under scrutiny — Growing concerns continue to surround José Garza and the impact his decisions are having on…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Mar 13, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • A&E series highlights Texas ICAC work — Predator Hunters premieres on A&E featuring Garland Police Detective and TMPA member…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Mar 6, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: • Austin terror attack on 6th Street — TMPA sends prayers to the victims and recognizes the swift response of Austin Police…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Feb 27, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: Ector County Law Enforcement Association officially joins TMPA after meeting with Field Rep Darrell Losoya. TXDPS Trooper shot…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Feb 19, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: Blue Grit Podcast Episode #128, “Murphy’s Law,” drops as TMPA Regional Attorney Lee Hon and Field Representative Robby Campbell…
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TMPA- Texas Minute- Feb 13, 2026
This week on The Texas Minute: Polk County politics heat up, major Brady law reforms advance at the Capitol, Texas City faces internal turmoil, and TMPA…