Tom Selman served 7 1/2 years as a Trooper on the Texas Highway Patrol, 1980 - 1987

Duty Stations: Tyler, Polk and Angelina County

Valedictorian of his DPS Academy Class

Beaumont District Pistol Champion, 1986

DPS Academy Driving Instructor

Drug Interdiction Program Instructor

One of leading Troopers in DWI arrests for Beaumont District throughout career

Member of Beaumont North Sub-District Riot Squad

Trained in Advanced Accident Investigation and Reconstruction