Pressure was already mounting in the Department of Public Safety as it came under scathing scrutiny from the Texas Sunset Commission, and it got worse when blame for the Governor’s Mansion fire got laid at the department’s feet, so it was obvious heads were going to have to roll. One just did: Col. Tommy Davis has resigned as leader of the DPS.
Davis’ statement was about as brief and to-the-point as possible: ““After 43 years and 9 months with the Texas Department of Public Safety, I am retiring on Aug. 31, 2008.”
Gov. Perry just issued this statement: “Col. Davis has been a public servant of longstanding and I am grateful for his distinguished service to the people of the State of Texas. I wish him well in his retirement.”
More on this has it develops.
This article appears in July 11 • 2008.