For questions and/or assistance, contact Scott Fehr, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 512-413-4024. 

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Public Information Office contacts for group presentations to promote understanding of the role of DPS and law enforcement agencies in Texas. 

TxDPS Public Information Office 512-424-2080
The Texas DPS Public Information Office, as part of its mission, makes available experienced officers for presentations about DPS programs and operations, including safety information, upon request. These officers are readily available and provide these presentation services as their main job responsibility. The best way to schedule a presentation is to contact one of the officers listed below by email.
Officer Garry Parker
512-463-3318 ofc
512-944-3555 cell
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TEXAS LEGISLATURE

Contacts to arrange for Scouts to tour the Capitol to learn about our law making process and meet with their senators/representatives to discuss their roles and interests.

If any troop would like to arrange to visit Senator Kirk Watson, contact Lora Ann Gerson at 512-463-0114 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To contact other Senators/Representatives to arrange a meeting, go to Members of the Texas Legislature.
Capitol tours can be scheduled by calling 512-305-8400.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW

Visits/presentations for Scouts to discuss Law School academic goals, curriculum, and legal careers with faculty representatives.

The Law School Dean is very interested to make appropriate faculty representatives available to groups to discuss educational opportunities, admissions, areas of specialty, and legal careers. Contact the Office of the Dean, and explain your interests. They will then arrange for selected faculty to meet with your troop. Dean Lawrence Sager, UT School of Law, 512-232-1120.

LAW MERIT BADGE

Guidance in offering key requirements.

Requirement #4 - can be fulfilled by contacting the TxDPS Public Information Office as described on this page.

Requirement #6 - can be fulfilled by substituting for the court visit by getting access to Court TV and viewing selected trials as described on this page. This substitution has been approved by the Armadillo District Advancement Chairperson.

Requirement #7 - assistance in identifying an appropriate lawyer to visit is available by contacting: Scott Fehr, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 1407 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 512-413-4024.

CourtTV

To view recorded sessions of relevant civil and criminal proceedings of value to Scouts for Law Merit Badge requirements.

The Armadillo District Advancement Chair has approved substitution of appropriate CourtTV sessions for Law MB Requirement #6a. The merit badge counselor should be responsible for identifying appropriate CourtTV sessions for content and length and supervising the access and viewing.

FAQ's from the CourtTV website:

Is there an educational package for Court TV Extra?
While we do not currently have a special package for educators/schools, it is something we are looking to offer in the future. Please contact us if you're interested and we will contact you as soon as we have developed Court TV Extra as a classroom tool.

What is Court TV Extra?
Court TV Extra is the new streaming video subscription service available from Courttv.com. For a small fee each month, subscribers will see the most compelling trials online, live and without commercial interruption.

How much does Court TV Extra cost?
Court TV Extra costs $5.95 per month, but is available for a free 30 day trial period.