Texas Driver Deemed Unfit for Trial After Deadly DPS Building Rampage

Clenard Parker, 44, who stole a semi truck and intentionally rammed a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham last April, has been declared incompetent to stand trial. The crash killed two people and injured 12 others. Key Details Parker was denied his CDL reinstatement when he allegedly committed the attack. A competency evaluation completed in summer 2025 resulted in his commitment to a secure state facility specializing in violent offenders. Psychiatrists there will work to restore his mental fitness to face murder charges. What Happens Next Parker's competency will be reviewed again this upcoming summer to determine if he can stand trial. If restored to competency, he'll face court in Washington County. Washington County District Attorney Derek Estep noted that either prosecution or defense could challenge the doctors' findings and demand a jury trial on competency itself. Why It Matters If Parker remains incompetent and unlikely to ever regain fitness, he could be permanently committed to the state hospital. This case highlights the intersection of mental health evaluations and serious criminal charges in the transportation industry. For drivers, it underscores how quickly a CDL denial can escalate into tragedy.