On my honor, I will never betray my badge or my profession; my integrity or my character, or the public trust. I will have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will seek to uphold the laws of this country, the State of Texas, my community, and the agency I serve.
- Accountability means that you are answerable and responsible to your oath of office.
- The badge is the symbol of your office.
- Betray is defined as breaking faith with the public trust.
- Character means the qualities that distinguish an individual.
- The community is the jurisdiction and citizens served.
- Courage is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger.
- Honor means that one's word is given as a guarantee.
- Integrity is being the same person in both private and public life.
- Public Trust is a charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve.
