This week on The Texas Minute:

• Polk County pressure tactics exposed — After being invited to the Blue Grit Podcast, Judge Sydney Murphy escalated the situation with a direct call to TMPA Field Representative Robby Campbell, insinuating that the timing of the episode could impact how she sets the Sheriff’s Office budget. That kind of political pressure tied to public safety funding should concern every Texan. She has now refused to participate following another candidate’s episode release. The situation in Polk County continues — and our members deserve leadership that puts law enforcement first.

• San Juan contract negotiations underway — TMPA Field Representative JP Rodriguez, Director Prime Rodriguez, and Regional Attorney David Willis met with the San Juan Police Association to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations. This is what real support looks like — experienced representation and boots on the ground when it matters most. If your association is heading into negotiations, TMPA is ready to stand with you.

• Life sentence in Tarrant County — A Tarrant County jury sentenced the woman responsible for the death of Fort Worth PD Sgt. Billy Randolph to life in prison. Sgt. Randolph was killed in the line of duty serving his community. Justice has been delivered — but the sacrifice will never be forgotten.

• Workers comp fight continues — For multiple legislative sessions, TMPA has worked alongside State Representative Jared Patterson to address failures in the workers compensation system impacting first responders. A recent CBS News Texas investigation out of Arlington highlighted these issues, showing how injured officers are being denied care or forced to use personal time. TMPA will continue working with Rep. Patterson to make this a top priority next session.