# Tex. Government Code § 411.005: DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTORS, AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C411_S411.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 411.005
- **Heading:** DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTORS, AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.005

## Text

(a) The commission shall appoint a citizen of the United States as public safety director. The director serves until removed by the commission.

(b) The director may appoint, with the advice and consent of the commission, deputy directors and assistant directors who shall perform the duties that the director designates. Deputy directors and assistant directors serve until removed by the director.

(c) The commission shall select the director, and the director shall select deputy directors and assistant directors, on the basis of the person's training, experience, and qualifications for the position. The director, deputy directors, and assistant directors are entitled to annual salaries as provided by the legislature.

## 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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