The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT, was born during the mid-1970's by innovative police officers seeking to enhance the law enforcement profession. CLEAT is the largest police labor organization in the state and stronger than ever. With more than 100 local affiliates, and with more than 40 world-class professional staff located in every area of Texas, CLEAT is continually growing, continually seeking to live up to our motto: Strength, Justice and Unity. CLEAT provides legal representation, lobbying, and legislative representation, local political action, collective bargaining and negotiations support, and a range of field-related services. With more than 26,000 members across the state, CLEAT is the largest police officers' union in Texas, the largest legal services provider in Texas specializing in representing law enforcement officers, and the largest alliance of local police officers' associations in Texas.