Four new lawsuits in three months allege pattern of discrimination and retaliation inside Texas DPS
Victor Ramirez
Victor Ramirez
Reporter · Austin, TX
Victor Ramirez has a passion for food journalism, reporting on Austin's vibrant culinary landscape for over 4 years. He holds a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu and has contributed to local blogs and food magazines.
More from Victor →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM · 1 min read
In nearly three months, four new lawsuits have been filed in federal court against the Texas Department of Public Safety alleging similar themes of discrimination and/or retaliation within the state law enforcement agency, with officers describing unequal disciplinary practices, questionable promotion decisions and professional consequences after making complaints about their treatment.