DPS News

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is spotlighting its Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, Jan. 11.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of this month’s Texas 10 Most Wanted Featured Fugitive, Antonio Rodriguez Jr., who was arrested outside of Houston earlier this week. An increased Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers in San Antonio and surrounding communities to begin preparing their vehicles for new emissions testing requirements, which take effect later this year under House Bill 3297.

AUSTIN – Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the holidays, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone to remain observant, report suspicious activity and take steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable season.

AUSTIN – A Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities captured Marvin Bowden in Conroe on Dec. 10. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement for Christmas and New Year's to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will surge enforcement efforts from Friday, Dec. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 1, and have Troopers 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 – After 42 years of investigation, law enforcement officials have identified the last perpetrator in the abduction and murder of five Texans in Rusk Co. – an event known to many across the country as the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) murders. The perpetrator, Devan Riggs, had died years before being identified, so no arrests will be made, and the case is now closed.