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CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS
of the
Texas Police Association

ARTICLE I

NAME AND OBJECTIVE

Section 1 This organization shall be known as the TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION.

Section 2 The objective of the Texas Police Association shall be:
a. To promote the progress of police service in the State of Texas in every manner
consistent with the best interests of the State of Texas.
b. To promote the professionalization of police service through the adoption of a Code
and Canons of Police Ethics, the building of a body of professional knowledge, and
the training of police at operational, supervisory, and administrative levels to the end
that police service in Texas shall become a highly respected profession and make its
maximum contribution to the preservation of order in the State and Country by
protecting the lives, property, rights, and privileges of all citizens and visitors.
c. To promote the highest standards of police conduct and performance.
d. To unite the police officers of Texas to the end that they may exert an effective
influence in the promotion of plans and programs designed to improve the quality of
police service and the welfare of police officers in any and all ways compatible with
the best interest of the State of Texas.

The Purpose of the Texas Police Association exists to make Texas Communities safer
and more economically viable.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 Classes of Membership
a. Active Member
b. Life Active Member
c. Associate Member
d. Honorary Life Member
e. Affiliate Member
f. Sustaining Member

Section 2 Eligibility for Membership

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