Operation Safe Shield - Gulf Coast Chapter

Leon County deputy survives shooting thanks to bullet-resistant glass on patrol vehicle A Leon County deputy escaped injury early Saturday morning after a gunman fired multiple rounds at his patrol vehicle in the city of Jewett.

I am beyond excited that HB2217, authored by our very own, Trey Wharton for Texas House District 12 has passed both the Texas House and the Texas Senate and is heading to the Governor's desk. Thanks to Paul Dyson and the other members of the House for helping and a special Thank You to Senator Brent Hagenbuch for sponsoring the bill in the Senate. This legislation will create a special grant program to allow local law enforcement departments across Texas to obtain life saving bullet resistant glass and door panels in their patrol cars. Operation Safe Shield has been working hard to protect the law enforcement officers and deputies across the Brazos Valley and we have been advocating deligently to provide this technology to ALL law enforcement. Thank You to everyone that has been a part of supporting us over the past 3 years. The hard work has paid off knowing that lives will be saved!! God Bless all of our law enforcement personnel and God Bless Texas!!

Today, I filed my first bill, HB 2217, to establish a grant program that equips law enforcement vehicles with life-saving, bullet-resistant components including reinforced windshields and door panels.

Our brave peace officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. This legislation is a step toward ensuring they have the protection they deserve while serving and safeguarding us all.

A huge thank you to Operation Safe Shield, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening officer safety. Since its founding in 2021, they’ve helped equip 140 patrol vehicles across the seven counties of the Brazos Valley with bullet-resistant components—an incredible achievement made possible through community support.

With HB 2217, we aim to expand these protections to even more officers across Texas. Let’s stand together for those who stand for us!

Happy 4th of July!! Be safe out there.

This event is free to ALL Brazos Valley Law Enforcement officers and deputies. Be sure RSVP by April 5 to secure your spot