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L. G. Phares

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Name	Phares, Lewis Graham "L. G."
Born	02/16/1880
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas
Notes	Louis G. Phares began his career in law enforcement in 1925 as a Deputy Sheriff in Dallas. He held a a Special Texas Ranger commission from 1929-1931. Chief Phares gained national renown for his development of the Texas Highway Patrol. In 1935, he was selected to combine the Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers, Crime Lab and other units into the Texas Department of Public Safety. He became the first Director of Texas DPS and served from September 1935 to May 1936. In May of 1936, Phares stepped down as head of DPS following a series of political disputes with the DPS commissioners. He returned as Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol. Chief Phares’ work with the Texas Highway Patrol became a model adopted by other State Highway Patrol Agencies. He assisted many other States in reorganizing or establishing their Highway Patrol organization.
Occupation	Deputy Sheriff in Dallas, 1925 Special Texas Ranger, 1929-1931 Director of Texas DPS, 1935-1936 Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol
Spouse	Rovena Wright Phares
Deceased	05/15/1957
Deceased where	Austin, Texas

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