Earl R. Pearson

Earl R. Pearson currently serves as the Chief Investigator at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, overseeing a team of 2 Assistant Chiefs, 22 Investigators, and 4 Administrative Assistants since December 2017. Prior to this role, Pearson was self-employed as an Independent Business Owner with Secret Clearance for a brief period in 2017 and held the position of Chief of Enforcement at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission from December 2008 to July 2017. Pearson's extensive law enforcement career includes a significant tenure at the Texas Department of Public Safety, culminating in the role of Chief of the Texas Rangers, where oversight included the full operations of the division. Earlier positions in law enforcement include various ranks within the Texas Rangers and Highway Patrol. Educational credentials include studies at The LBJ School of Public Affairs, Saint Edward's University, and McMurry University.