Reception Celebrating the Career of Colonel Steven C. McCraw, Department of Public Safety

Join us for a reception honoring Colonel Steven C. McCraw’s outstanding career at the Department of Public Safety!

Wednesday, November 20th

Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 Congress Avenue

Austin, TX 78701

Reception Celebrating the Career of Colonel Steven C. McCraw, Department of Public Safety

Please join us for a special event at the Bullock Texas State History Museum honoring the career of Colonel Steven C. McCraw. This in-person celebration will highlight his dedication and leadership at the Department of Public Safety. Come raise a glass and share stories with colleagues and friends as we toast to Colonel McCraw’s accomplishments. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your appreciation for his years of service!

Event Begins:    5:00 PM

Remarks:            6:30 PM

Event Ends:       8:00 PM

Special VIP Reception: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Dress Code is Business Casual

There will be a LIVE AUCTION of a TEXAS RANGER PISTOL carried by Colonel McCraw.

Before you RSVP,

please consider making a donation to help support the

Colonel Steven C. McCraw Endowment Fund

supporting Department of Public Safety employees.

Be a founding member with a donation:

Friends of the Foundation Sponsorship

$250

  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • 2 guests

Texas Ranger Sponsorship

$1,000

  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • 2 guests

Lieutenant Governor Sponsorship

$5,000

  • DPS Foundation Shotgun Shell Bag
  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • 6 guests

Lone Star Sponsorship

$25,000

  • A Trip for Five to the DPS Training Facility
  • One Texas Ranger custom-made belt Buckle
  • DPS Foundation Hunting Vest
  • DPS Foundation Shotgun Shell Bag
  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • Table for 10 guests

Friends of the Colonel Sponsorship

$500

  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • 2 guests

Colonel Sponsorship

$2,500

  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • 4 guests

Governor Sponsorship

$10,000

  • DPS Foundation Hunting Vest
  • DPS Foundation Shotgun Shell Bag
  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • Table for 8 guests

Cinco Peso Sponsorship

$50,000

  • Tour of the Texas Border with the DPS for Five People
  • A Trip for Five to the DPS Training Facility
  • One Texas Ranger Custom Made Belt Buckle
  • DPS Foundation Hunting Vest
  • DPS Foundation Shotgun Shell Bag
  • Recognition at the Event and on the DPS Foundation Website
  • Table for 10 guests

Steven C. McCraw became the Director and Colonel of the Texas Department of Public Safety in August 2009.  He began his law enforcement career with DPS in 1977 as a Trooper in the Texas Highway Patrol and later as a DPS Narcotics Agent until 1983 when he became a Special Agent with the FBI.  He served in Dallas, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Tucson, San Antonio and Washington, DC.

His promotions included Supervisory Special Agent, Unit Chief of the Colombian/Mexican Organized Crime Unit, Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Tucson, Inspector-In-Charge of the South East Bomb Task Force, Inspector – Deputy Assistant Director, Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio office, Assistant Director of the Office of Intelligence for which he was tasked to establish after the attacks on 9/11.  He was also responsible for establishing the Foreign Terrorism Tracking Task Force under Office of the Attorney General.

In 2004, McCraw retired from the FBI to become the Texas Homeland Security Director in the Office of the Governor where he served until his appointment as DPS Director.

A native of El Paso, McCraw has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from West Texas State University.

About the DPS Foundation

The Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation is a community-focused nonprofit organization that develops innovative projects to support DPS officers and employees through community connections, educational advancement, service recognition, financial assistance, and professional development.