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Dallas DFW Officers Win Texas Officer of the Year
Four Dallas-Fort Worth officers named Texas Officer of the Year for 2026.
In brief
Four Dallas-Fort Worth officers named Texas Officer of the Year for 2026. Texas Governor Greg Abbott honored four Dallas-Fort Worth law enforcement officers with 2026 Texas Officer of the Year awards at the CLEAT convention in San Antonio. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
2026 Texas Officer of the Year Honors
Four Dallas-Fort Worth law enforcement officers earned 2026 Texas Officer of the Year honors as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recognized recipients Saturday at the CLEAT convention in San Antonio.
DFW Officers Named
The North Texas recipients include Dallas Police Detective/Senior Cpl. Eduardo Lopez Villa, Fort Worth Police Officer Bruce Anderson, Tarrant County Constable's Office Jerry Brown, and Denton Police Officer Justin Torres.
Other Texas Recipients
The other 13 recipients are Deputy Rudy Aguilar from El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Juan Alejandro Garcia from Webb County Sheriff's Office, and 11 more officers across Texas.
Abbott Pledges Support
Abbott thanked officers for their service and emphasized the dangers they face, saying, 'Texas is stronger because of the men and women who serve in law enforcement.'
“Texas is stronger because of the men and women who serve in law enforcement, who answer the call to protect and serve our state every single day”
Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
The October 3 ceremony followed Abbott's proclamation Friday designating October 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Texas.
What to remember
Texas Governor Greg Abbott honored four Dallas-Fort Worth law enforcement officers with 2026 Texas Officer of the Year awards at the CLEAT convention in San Antonio.
