Mitch Landry

💙OFFICER DOWN💙 A Johnson County Deputy was injured by shrapnel from a ballistic shield while taking rounds during an officer involved shooting. The Deputy is hospitalized and in stable condition. Multiple Johnson County members were involved. Regional Attorney Zach Horn responded to the scene. This is what our members face. Danger without warning. Courage without hesitation. #TMPA #OfficerDown

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🚨 THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE 🚨 🚨NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THEY JUST TRIGGERED. 🚨 🚨 People always talk about Iranian oil in terms of barrels, but rarely about what’s actually inside them. That’s the key difference—and the reason Western refineries have quietly relied on back-channel networks through places like Dubai for years to keep getting it, even under sanctions. Crude oil isn’t all the same. It’s a mix of hydrocarbons with different molecular weights, and that mix determines how easily it can be turned into the fuels refineries actually sell—like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil. The main measure here is API gravity. Higher API means lighter crude that’s easier and cheaper to refine, and it produces more of those high-value fuels. Lower API means heavier crude that takes more energy, more processing, and more expensive equipment, while producing more low-value leftovers. Iranian Light crude sits right in a sweet spot, with an API gravity around 33–36 and moderate sulfur levels. It’s light enough to produce a lot of gasoline and middle distillates without high costs, but not so light that it limits what refineries can make. In industry terms, it’s close to an ideal blend. Now look at the alternatives. Venezuela’s Merey crude is much heavier, with very low API gravity and high sulfur. Refining it profitably requires specialized, expensive equipment like cokers and hydrocrackers. Some refineries are built for that—but it’s not interchangeable with Iranian crude. It’s a completely different type of input. On the other end, US West Texas Intermediate is very light and low in sulfur. Sounds perfect in theory, but in practice it’s almost too light. Many refineries—especially in Europe and Asia—are designed for medium-grade crude, so they can’t just switch to WTI. They often have to blend it with heavier oils to make it work. That’s where Iranian crude stands out. It fits right into the middle of the system. It doesn’t need the heavy-duty processing of Venezuelan oil or the blending adjustments required for ultra-light US shale. That balance is why it’s consistently in demand and often priced at a premium. It also explains why countries like India kept buying it despite sanctions, and why those complex trading networks through Dubai existed in the first place. The Strait of Hormuz isn’t just a route for oil—it’s a route for this specific kind of oil that global refineries are optimized to process. If that flow gets disrupted, it’s not just about losing supply. It’s about losing the type of crude the system runs most efficiently on, forcing refineries to adapt with less suitable alternatives. That’s what’s really baked into oil prices like $82—not just how much oil is available, but what kind it is.

🚨 PRIORITIES EXPOSED 🚨 Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy’s assistant salary nearly DOUBLED: $30,975 → $61,877 Meanwhile, Polk County deputies are still waiting. We are unaware of any Sheriff’s personnel receiving raises anywhere close to this. That’s not leadership. That’s failure.

🚨CRITICAL INCIDENT🚨 This afternoon, TMPA Regional Attorney Lance Wyatt responded to assist our members following an officer-involved shooting involving personnel from the Montague County Sheriff’s Office and the Bowie Police Department. Thankfully, all law enforcement officers involved were not injured. #TMPA #TexasLawEnforcement

Travis County DA is currently facing the same (rare) court motion - Court of Inquiry. Will Jose Garza go to jail? If so, we will all have to throw a party at Chili's on 45th and Lamar.

You don’t get to talk about “justice delayed” while ignoring how and why the delay happened in the first place. And you don’t get to claim you’re avoiding the court of public opinion while issuing statements - long before taking office - designed to sway it. Our officers deserve fairness, not political prosecution. They deserve the same presumption of good faith we ask them to extend to the public every day. Given this DA’s record - missed deadlines, withheld evidence, sanctions from judges, and criticism from his own party - the only thing he seems ready for is more rhetoric, not justice.

🚨TEXAS IS TAKING ACTION🚨 Illegal vapes are flooding our communities and targeting our kids. Texas isn’t standing by. Lawmakers and leaders are stepping up to crack down on these dangerous products and hold bad actors accountable. This is about protecting Texans. This is about enforcing the law. 📝 Written by Kevin Lawrence 📰 Thank you to the @statesman for highlighting this issue. #TMPA #Texas #LawAndOrder statesman.com/opinion/column…

MAJOR UPDATE: We’ve filed a motion in Travis County, TX, requesting a COURT OF INQUIRY into DA Jose Garza & top aides for hiding evidence in APD Officer Chance Bretches’ assault case. But what is a Court of Inquiry? It’s a rare, powerful tool under Texas law (Code of Criminal Procedure Ch. 52) where a district judge investigates if a crime was committed—especially involving public officials or misconduct.   Here, it’s sought to probe into evidence tampering & official oppression by the DA’s office, including secret negotiations with the City of Austin kept from the defense. If probable cause is found, it could lead to arrests or grand jury action. This isn’t a trial, but a critical step to uncover truth & ensure accountability. Check out the Motion: lavender-brynn-86.tiiny.site Is justice at stake in Travis County? Demand answers now! #TexasJustice #CourtofInquiry #ProsecutorialMisconduct #JusticeForBretches

Garza indicted cops for doing their jobs,refused to prosecute rioters that injured state troopers at the capitol and his anti-law enforcement actions collapsed cadet classes. He is a menace to public safety, protecting criminals and attacking law enforcement. He must be removed.

🚨 SECRET DEALS. HIDDEN EVIDENCE. OFFICERS TARGETED. 🚨 A petition alleging egregious prosecutorial misconduct has been filed in Travis County. According to attorneys at @OConnellWest, the DA’s office held secret meetings with the City of Austin to remove the city and APD from indictment and withheld it from discovery. Accountability applies to everyone. @ATXPOA

Secret meetings between the DA’s office and city officials while prosecuting an APD officer - then failing to disclose it? That’s not justice. That’s politics. Dismiss the charges.

New data shows 76% of voucher applicants were not in public schools. This is exactly why we opposed the voucher program. It was never really about helping kids with special needs or low-income families. It’s a coupon for the wealthy. Now $1 billion in taxpayer dollars will go to private entities that aren’t held to the same standards while doing virtually nothing for the 5.5 million kids who rely on our neighborhood schools. #txlege

I’m deeply honored to have the backing of The Texas Municipal Police Association, Houston Police Officers’ Union, Dallas Police Association, and the Harris County Deputies’ Organization. Together, they represent tens of thousands of law enforcement officers across Texas who serve on the front lines protecting our communities every day. They deserve, and must have, an AG who always has their back. These officers are the brave men and women who risk everything to keep our families safe. @TMPALegislative @HPOUTX @hcdofop39

Well, what do you know? *76%* of Texas school voucher applications come from families whose children are not enrolled in public schools. Less than 1% of public and charter school families have applied for vouchers. It's straight up welfare for the wealthy #txlege

My precious Chief of Staff Cassie, has cancer, and while in Houston on Friday for Cassie’s chemo, her dear friend Marietta was tragically and senselessly murdered. Please join me in prayer for Cassie and for Marietta’s family as they deal with this unthinkable loss.

Over the past few days, we’ve received countless messages from people across Austin and beyond asking how the officers who responded to the mass shooting in downtown on Sunday morning are doing, and expressing their gratitude for the way they responded. We want you to know that those messages mean a lot. Our officers see them, and your support reminds them why they serve this community. With the body camera footage being released today, many people have also asked how they can support the officers who ran toward danger to protect others. If you want to say “thank you” in a meaningful way, please consider donating to the Austin Police Benevolent Foundation. The Foundation exists specifically to support officers and their families when they go through the toughest moments in their careers - moments like this. The Foundation takes care of the officers who take care of this city. If you’d like to contribute, you can donate at: apbfoundation.org Thank you for continuing to stand with the men and women of the Austin Police Department.

@_delconte That is awsome!!! Old school Mom!! What a treasure!!!

Wow! That’s phenomenal.👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏽

The Austin Police Association @ATXPOA has asked my team to represent the 3 heroes that took down the terrorist killer who attacked our community. Unfortunately they will face a Grand Jury hearing - as is the process directed to the Travis County DA by the Wren Collective. We will be with them every step of the way. Rep Little I’d be happy to visit with you about Grand Jury reform!

Early yesterday, when chaos broke out and a gunman began shooting - killing and injuring innocent people - three Austin police officers ran toward the gunfire to end the threat. All three were working overtime. They had already completed their regular work week. They were filling vacancies on patrol shifts, stepping up to make sure their city was covered. Had they not volunteered for that extra duty… had they not answered the call to serve beyond what was required… who knows how much worse this tragedy could have been. They were there when Austin needed them most. That willingness to serve - to stay ready, to stand guard, to move toward danger without hesitation - is not unique to just these three officers. It is the mindset of every APD officer who puts on the badge. The work ethic, courage, and commitment to this community are unmatched. When seconds matter and lives are on the line, Austin’s officers show up. And yesterday, because they did, lives were saved.

I’m honored to be backed by law enforcement groups all across Texas. These brave men and women are heroes — they defend our communities and keep our state safe. I’m proud to have their support for Comptroller.