Mr. Hubert. Under the laws of Texas?
Mr. Curry. That's right.
Mr. Hubert. And perhaps it would be better if you would just continue testifying—to tell us the various stages.
Mr. Curry. I was assigned to the various training schools, had charge of the police training, and also personnel investigation. I was then appointed assistant chief of police in charge, which assignment is actually the second in command of the police department—that was in October of 1953.
Mr. Hubert. Now, that is a non-civil-service position?
Mr. Curry. That's an appointive job.
Mr. Hubert. Who appointed you to that job?
Mr. Curry. Well, the chief appointed me, I'm sure, on the approval of the city manager.
Mr. Hubert. Who was the chief at that time?
Mr. Curry. Carl F. Hansson [spelling], H-a-n-s-s-o-n.