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 fight for officers’ rights
- Training & Education — upcoming courses, statewide events, and highlights from TMPA’s expert instructors
Fast. Accurate. Texas-strong.
Whether you’re headed to shift, rolling code, or wrapping up a long tour, the TMPA Texas Minute keeps you connected to the issues shaping our profession.
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay protected by TMPA.
TMPA- Texas Minute
TMPA- Texas Minute- Mar 13, 2026
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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 Tony Godwin and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The series takes viewers inside real investigations targeting online predators exploiting children and highlights the relentless work Texas investigators do to protect kids.
• TMPA mourns Chief Brian Rusk — TMPA joins the Hitchcock ISD and Galveston County communities in mourning the loss of Hitchcock ISD Police Chief Brian Rusk. Chief Rusk was known as a protector of students and a mentor to officers. His passing is a reminder that the weight of this profession is real and officers should never face those struggles alone.
• $3.4 million meth seizure in South Texas — A Texas DPS Trooper stopped nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Live Oak County. The drugs, worth an estimated $3.4 million, were hidden inside a false floor of a semi trailer. One suspect is now facing a first degree felony.
• Wichita Falls officers step up for local kids — Officers training at the Wichita Falls Police Department Training Center noticed children playing basketball with a makeshift goal. Training staff, community services officers, and recruits from the 81st Police Academy came together to buy the kids a brand new basketball goal. A small moment that shows the side of policing most people rarely see.