Badges, Name Plates and Commendation/Award Bars, Law Enforcement

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to Central Police Supply, LTD. for the procurement of law enforcement badges. The contract, designated as Term 26212919, was awarded on March 5, 2026, with a cumulative value of $13,046.60. The prime contractor, located in Houston, Texas, will deliver all items to the Department of Public Safety General Stores in Austin, Texas, with completion scheduled for May 4, 2026.

The contract encompasses four distinct badge products manufactured by Blackinton: 147 nickel-plated domed breast badges at $45.99 each; 29 nickel-plated flat wallet badges at $45.99 each; 32 24-karat gold-plated domed breast badges at $53.83 each; and 60 24-karat gold-plated flat wallet badges at $53.83 each. All items are designated for delivery to Austin, Texas, with invoicing directed to the Department of Public Safety's procurement office. The State of Texas has claimed a sales tax exemption under applicable tax code provisions.