Press Releases

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1992 murder of 81-year-old Raymond “Ray” Adolph Lightner. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. Anyone with information is asked to please come forward.

WESLACO – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special Agents seized dozens of handguns and weapons accessories destined for Mexico during a vehicle inspection while working Operation Lone Star (OLS) in Hidalgo Co. last week.

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 15 pounds of cocaine during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co. over the weekend.

AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted TEXCON 2025, an Annual Public Safety Drone Expo and Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) Workshop at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence. This year’s event, scheduled Dec. 1 through 4, was attended by over 300 members of local, state and federal law enforcement, as well as first responders from across the country.

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recovered 23 illegal immigrants hidden inside a truck tractor during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in La Salle Co.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant William Herrera Zamora – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $8,500 during December if the tip is received this month.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has commenced Phase I of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion selection process, and nine new businesses have been identified to proceed for an additional due diligence evaluation.

AUSTIN – As millions of Texans prepare to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone to plan, drive responsibly and pack an emergency kit. Whether traveling across town or across the state, DPS urges all drivers to take extra precautions.

WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), during Operation Lone Star, seized approximately 137 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop in Hidalgo Co.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is launching Operation Safe Holidays – a coordinated initiative that will provide enhanced patrols in high-volume pedestrian corridors within central areas of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth throughout the holiday season.

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for Cyber Monday and the busy online shopping season, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone to take extra precautions to protect their personal and financial information from cyber criminals.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Troopers will be looking for people committing traffic violations including, not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failing to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law and others.

AUSTIN – One year after launching its first-ever Border Mounted Patrol Unit, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to celebrate the ongoing success and growth of this specialized team of Troopers and their equine partners.

MIDLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local, state and federal law enforcement made 18 arrests and rescued two victims – including one child – during a joint human trafficking operation throughout the Permian Basin during October.

AUSTIN – On this Veterans Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly recognizes the more than 2,100 veterans across the department who now continue their commitment to serve by protecting the people of Texas.