# Tex. Government Code § 411.004: DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 411.004
- **Heading:** DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.004

## Text

The commission shall:

(1) formulate plans and policies for:

(A) enforcement of state criminal, traffic, and safety laws;

(B) prevention of crime;

(C) detection and apprehension of persons who violate laws; and

(D) education of citizens of this state in the promotion of public safety and the observance of law;

(2) organize the department and supervise its operation;

(3) adopt rules considered necessary for carrying out the department's work;

(4) maintain records of all proceedings and official orders; and

(5) biennially submit a report of its work to the governor and legislature, including the commission's and director's recommendations.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 411.001 § 411.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.002 § 411.002. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.003 § 411.003. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.004 § 411.004. DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.005 § 411.005. DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTORS, AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.006 § 411.006. DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.007 § 411.007. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.007.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.008 § 411.008. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.008.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.009 § 411.009. LOCAL COOPERATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.009.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.010 § 411.010. ASSISTANCE OF STATE AGENCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.010.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.0011 § 411.0011. CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.0011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.011 § 411.011. ASSISTANCE OF STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.012 § 411.012. COMMAND BY GOVERNOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.012.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 411.013 § 411.013. EXPENDITURES, DONATIONS, AND APPROPRIATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.013.md)

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