The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the state’s largest police officers’ union, has endorsed Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez for re-election.

“Because of Margaret’s long history of commitment to the law enforcement community the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas are proud to join our local rank and file officers in endorsing her candidacy for Travis County Commissioner,” said Charley Wilkison, the association’s director of public affairs.

“Margaret has been a true leader in the fight against crime and criminals, insisting that Travis County Deputies and Corrections Officers have the tools they need to arrest the criminals and keep them in jail where they belong,” Wilkison continued. “Her friendship with Travis County’s finest is built upon her hard work to take care of those who risk their lives daily to protect and serve.”

CLEAT, with over 15,000 members statewide, is headquartered in Austin.

The endorsement marks Commissioner Gómez’s sixth from a public safety association. CLEAT joins the Austin Police Association, Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association, Travis County Sheriffs Law Enforcement Association Travis County Sheriffs Officers Association, and the Travis County Firefighters Association in supporting Commissioner Gómez’s re-election.

Thank you to CLEAT and the thousands of police officers the association represents for their support.