<Li> In 2014, troopers investigated 66,088 traffic accidents, accounting for roughly 14% of all accidents in the state </Li> <P> Texas state troopers wear dark tan uniforms, known affectionately by troopers as "Texas Tan". Full - length pants with a blue stripe and red piping are worn at all times; epaulettes on the shirt are similarly patterned . A black patent leather gun belt is worn with a silver buckle, along with matching leather holsters and pouches . Badges are reminiscent of the Texas Rangers' famous "star - in - a-wheel" badge, though featuring a solid blue field behind the star . The badge number is prominently displayed in black in the center of the star . Shoulder patches, worn on either sleeve, are predominantly red in color and feature the Texas Highway Patrol crest . </P> <P> Troopers' headwear is unique in that instead of the peaked caps or campaign hats popular with other agencies, cowboy hats are worn with the duty uniform . Felt hats are worn in colder weather and straw hats are worn in warmer weather . Dress uniforms are similar to the patrol uniform, with the addition of a blue tie, long - sleeved shirt and black cowboy boots . Dress for various ceremonial units adds white gloves, a white ascot, a black Sam Browne shoulder strap and a red shoulder cord . </P> <Ul> <Li> Honor Guard: Long - sleeved dress uniform, plus dark blue jacket with tan epaulettes, black Sam Browne shoulder strap, red shoulder cord, and white gloves . </Li> <Li> Pipes and Drums: Long - sleeved shirt with white ascot, black glengarry, red - and - black tartan kilt, horsehair sporran, red - and - black hose, black shoes, and white spats . </Li> <Li> Special Response Team & Tactical Marine Unit: Drab green military - style blouse, cargo pants, and utility vest, and desert combat boots . Green helmet worn by SRT, baseball cap or boonie hat by TMU . </Li> <Li> Aircraft: Drab green flight suit with desert combat boots . </Li> <Li> Aircraft (Alternate): OCP - pattern military blouse and cargo pants, green utility vest (Tactical Flight Officers only), and desert combat boots . </Li> <Li> Bicycle Patrol: Black and royal blue high - performance shirt with "State Trooper" printed on the back in silver lettering . Worn with black bicycle shorts, athletic shoes, and a blue, white, and black bicycle helmet . </Li> </Ul>

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