DPS Vision, Mission, Goals, Values and Motto

• Mission:
  Protect and Serve Texas

• Vision
  Proactively protect the citizens of Texas in an ever changing threat environment while always remaining faithful to the U.S. and State Constitution.

• Core Values:
  
  1. Integrity: We demonstrate through our actions honesty, fairness and respect for others in our professional and personal lives
  2. Excellence: We strive to be outstanding in everything we do and we never settle for less
  3. Accountability: We seek and accept responsibility for our actions, performance and results
  4. Teamwork: We work closely with other agencies to achieve common objectives

• Motto:
  Courtesy, Service, Protection

• Goals:
  
  1. Combat Crime and Terrorism
  2. Enhance Highway and Public Safety
  3. Enhance Statewide Emergency Management
  4. Enhance Public Safety Licensing and Regulatory Services