Austin -- The Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT) has recognized State Representative Aaron Pena for his legislative work in their August issue of The Texas Police Star. Representative Pena was chosen from a select group of legislators who stood with law enforcement officers and their families on many difficult issues this past legislative session. A select portion of this group appeared in Texas Monthly as part of this recognition.

"Our community has always respected the work that these officers do and I am just doing my part, making sure that the state gives these men and women the tools they need to keep our communities safe," said Representative Pena.

This past session Pena worked on legislation that protected victims from drunk drivers in addition to work he did on dealing with habitual car burglaries. Pena was also the author of a bill that significantly impacted the funds available for compensation to victims of violent crime.

CLEAT is the largest law enforcement association in Texas. The organization provides legal representation, political action, field service representation for bargaining and negotiating support and a range of related services to over 15,000 members statewide.

Representative Pena plays a significant role in the passage of criminal law as the Chairman of Budget and Oversight of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.