Press Releases

May 28, 2020
  • November 7, 2024
    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Miguel Gomez is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $8,500 during November if the tip is received this month.
  • October 30, 2024
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Adiah Roberson is now back in custody following her arrest on Oct. 22. A Crime Stoppers tip led to her arrest, and a reward will be paid.
  • October 29, 2024
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program received a record number of school safety related reports during the month of September – more than double previous years.
  • October 28, 2024
    AUSTIN – As Halloween approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to remind all Texans to prioritize safety while enjoying the festivities. Whether you are trick-or-treating, attending a Halloween event or traveling the roads, staying alert and taking precautions is essential.
  • October 15, 2024
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Luis Becerra on Oct. 5. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid.
  • October 15, 2024
    MIDLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2018 disappearance of Caitlin Denison, 19, of Reno, NV., as there is renewed interest in the case based on new information gathered by the Texas Rangers. Investigators believe the public may have key information to help solve this case.
  • October 11, 2024
    AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was honored yesterday for his legacy of leadership and service at what was his last Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting before his retirement later this year.
  • October 11, 2024
    AUSTIN – Yesterday, the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Director McCraw presented one Director’s citation, one Director’s Award, five Lifesaving Awards and one additional recognition.
  • October 10, 2024
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released a report on the sustainability and accessibility of Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (CUP) to members of the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) along with state lawmakers.
  • October 8, 2024
    AUSTIN – A confirmed Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang member is now in custody following his arrest on Monday, Oct. 7, by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents in Houston.
  • October 7, 2024
    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Ernest Nathan is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 for the month if the tip is received in October.
  • October 7, 2024
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its Fitness Wellness Unit (FWU) is the recipient of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 2024 Officer Wellness Award. The FWU was selected for its robust efforts to increase the overall physical, mental and overall health of DPS personnel across the state.
  • October 4, 2024
    AUSTIN – Over the last week, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers working Operation Lone Star – the state’s mission to secure our southern border and deter, detect and interdict criminal activity between ports of entry – have apprehended two large groups of illegal immigrants, many coming from countries of special interest, attempting to unlawfully enter the United States.
  • October 3, 2024
    AUSTIN – Today, hundreds gathered at Community of Faith Church in Hockley to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last month.
  • October 2, 2024
    WESLACO – As part of Operation Lone Star, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Brush Team arrested multiple people—including a man wanted for homicide—following a vehicle pursuit involving human smugglers in Hidalgo County.