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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