The NBSTC welcomes its extended family to Memphis, Tennessee for a week of fun, learning and celebration as we celebrate the organization’s 25th year anniversary. An extended family is an extension of a biological family that provides a “greater security and belongingness”, according to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia. “This…extended type of family contains more people to serve as resources during crisis and provides more role models for behavior of values.”

We welcome new and retired family members alike to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of those who have paved the way for. Throughout this celebration the NBSTC will be honoring the first male and female troopers across the country. Mark this event on your Calendars today! Come out to Celebrate with us!

Rhonda Lawson says she has had good mentors rising through the ranks of the Texas Highway Patrol. Now she wants to be an example for others.

Lawson has become the Texas Department of Public Safety's first female Texas Highway Patrol captain since it was created in 1935.

"It is an opportunity to let other women in our agency know that this goal is attainable," Lawson said.

As a lieutenant, Lawson supervised 35 employees in Alice, Kingsville and Beeville. As of early September -- when she received the promotion to lead the district headquartered in Corpus Christi-- she supervises 100 area highway patrol troopers and 10 administrative employees and is responsible for the district's day-to-day operations.

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