Jasper County Sheriff appointed to state border and homeland security committee

Who's involved

• Chuck HavardJasper County Sheriff, appointed to Border and Homeland Security Committee
• Sheriffs' Association of Texas BoardAppointed Havard to the committee
• Urbino 'Benny' MartinezBrooks County Sheriff, committee chairman
• Roy BoydGoliad County Sheriff, committee vice-chairman

The facts

• The committee is responsible for making recommendations on homeland security legislation and criminal activity.¹
• This is Havard's second committee assignment through the Sheriffs' Association of Texas.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Havard previously was appointed to serve on the Jail Advisory Committee.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• The committee makes recommendations to the Sheriffs' Association Board, Texas Legislature, and federal government.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Chuck Havard Criminal elements come through Jasper County on occasion despite not being on the border.^{1 3}
• Chuck Havard He will work hard for Jasper County citizens and seek opportunities to benefit the community.^{1 3}