Texas Steps Up

The Texas Department of Safety has suspended a DPS Trooper who approached two men sitting on a bench outside the State Capitol and told them they couldn't kiss, as "homosexual conduct is against the law."



Trooper Michael Carlson received a 6 month suspension and a written reprimand, and is to receive more training on Texas law. He has been a trooper for three years. Perhaps the Texas DPS should also give Trooper Carlson some additional training on the DPS motto:

Courtesy - Service - Protection

The announcement was made Friday. The incident occurred on September 16th.