Change at DFPS March 11, 2016 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D. Judge John Specia Jr. announced his intention to retire as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) effective May 31, 2016. Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC. Share this:Tweet Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading...