LIST: Leadership changes coming to Texas DPS beginning Sept. 1

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently announced changes to its leadership. The changes take effect Sept. 1, according to the department.

“The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department,” DPS said.

DPS said the following people were leaving the department to retire:

• Victor Escalon, Regional Director, South Texas Region
• Michelle Farris, Chief, Crime Records Division
• Bryan Lane, Chief, Information Technology Division
• Arturo Dela Garza, Regional Director, South Texas Region
• Matt Hicks, Chief, Crime Records Division
• Kyle Matheson, Assistant Chief, Criminal Investigations Division
• Chris Sims, Assistant Chief, Finance Division
• Loann Garcia, Assistant Chief, Crime Records Division
• Frances Gomez, Assistant Chief, Driver License Division

The Public Safety Commission approved the changes during its meeting

The Public Safety Commission approved these leadership changes during its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes take effect on Sept. 1.