Texas DPS Confirms Two High-Level Leadership Promotions Following Chief Retirement
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced two leadership promotions following the retirement of Chief Jason Hester, who served for 28 years. Gabriel L. Ortiz has been promoted to Chief of the Infrastructure Operations Division, having joined DPS in 1999 and previously serving as Region Chief for the Capitol Region. Ralph Ohland, with over 20 years at DPS, is now the Region Chief for the Capitol Region. Both promotions will take effect on June 15, 2026. DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin praised Hester's contributions and expressed confidence in the new leaders' abilities to uphold the agency's mission.
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