Press Releases

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.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of Bobby Michael Dennis – the man wanted in the shooting of a Jacksonville Police Officer and her K-9, and subject of last week’s Blue Alert. The Officer and K-9 were both injured in the shooting and are now recovering. Dennis was arrested on November 5. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for his capture.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the conclusion of its 90 Days of Safety campaign, a three-part public safety initiative launched on Aug. 11 in honor of the department’s 90th Anniversary. The three-month-long initiative ended on Nov. 9.

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly graduates nine new K-9 teams and four certified K-9 Tech Trainers, who are now set to deploy across Texas. These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety, supporting narcotics and explosive detection, tracking operations and broader law enforcement efforts.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now allowing many Texas seniors the option to voluntarily surrender their driver license (DL) and apply for an identification (ID) card online or by phone.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Ismael Arias – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during November if the tip is received this month.

AUSTIN – As Election Day approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges Texans to stay alert and download the iWatchTexas mobile app to report any suspicious activity this election season. iWatchTexas empowers with the ability to report suspicious behavior that could indicate potential threats to public safety, ensuring that everyone can take an active role in keeping their communities and families safe.