DPS News

February 19, 2020

Recent Press Releases

  • DPS Reminds Texans to Shop Smart and Stay Secure Online
    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.
  • DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving
    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.
  • DPS Celebrates Border Mounted Patrol Unit’s Anniversary
    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.
  • DPS Honors More than 2,100 Veterans Across the Agency for Veterans Day
    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.
  • Suspect in Shooting of Jacksonville Police Officer and K-9 Now in Custody
    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.
  • DPS Wraps Up 90 Days of Safety Campaign
    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.
  • DPS Set to Deploy Nine Newly Graduated K-9 Teams Across Texas
    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.
  • DPS Allows Many Texas Seniors to Surrender Driver Licenses Remotely
    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.
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