Houston Police Department
Title
Houston Police Department
Subject
Description
Article XVI, Section 1, of the Texas Constitution outlines the official oath of office as follows:
"I, _______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of ___________________ of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God."
In addition, before taking the oath of office and beginning the duties of office, each elected or appointed officer required to take the oath must also subscribe to the following statement: I, _______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God."
TEX.CONST.,art. XVI, 1.
"I, _______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of ___________________ of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God."
In addition, before taking the oath of office and beginning the duties of office, each elected or appointed officer required to take the oath must also subscribe to the following statement: I, _______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God."
TEX.CONST.,art. XVI, 1.
Creator
Houston Police Department
Date
2010
Source
https://kpyn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11828770_10153467990789720_4988415906272792710_n.jpg
Rights
Texas Municipal League
Publisher
Texas Municipal League
Contributor
Houston Police Department
Format
Logo
Language
English
Type
Oath
Identifier
Oath, Houston, Texas, Police Department, Public Safety
Coverage
Texas
Files
Collection
Reference
Houston Police Department, Houston Police Department, Texas Municipal League, 2010
Cite As
Houston Police Department, “Houston Police Department,” Virtual Museum of Public Service, accessed April 20, 2024, https://vmps.omeka.net/items/show/601.