The largest law enforcement officers’ union in Texas, the state’s largest legal services provider specializing in representing law enforcement officers, the largest, most experienced and effective team of collective bargaining experts, and
Primary services: legal representation, political action, collective bargaining and negotiating support
$11,500 line of duty death benefit
Founded in 1976 by 40
0 visionary police officers from all over Texas. More than 18,500 members, and nearly 100 affiliates across Texas
The CLEAT State Headquarters is located in Austin, with regional offices in Arlington, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth, Harlingen, Houston, Mesquite, San Antonio
Professional staff of over 40 dedicated employees, a legal staff of 20 including 16 lawyers, 10 field service representatives, and two full-time registered lobbyists. CLEAT finances are protected by an elected Finance Committee, full-time finance and membership staff with external independent audits throughout the year. Founder of the Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (POMF). Members include city police, deputy sheriffs and corrections officers, state law enforcement officers and federal officers who are assigned in Texas.
