Press Releases

AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 8 and 9, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for either arrest.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with assistance from the Office of the Attorney General, has captured Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and October Featured Fugitive Dante Odom. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 2001 murder of 46-year-old James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler. 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 in this case is asked to please come forward.

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched part three of its 90 Days of Safety campaign: Keeping Texas Families Safe. This third and final piece of the campaign will run for 30 days and feature a new public service announcement video (PSA), social media messaging across all of DPS’ official platforms and videos airing in the waiting areas of driver license offices across the state.

AUSTIN – Today, several Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel were honored during the October meeting of the Public Safety Commission, which was held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Chairman Stephen P. Mach, Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord, Larry Long and Steven Stodghill, along with DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin, presented two Director’s Citations along with four Lifesaving Awards.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two leadership changes, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its meeting today at DPS Headquarters.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) fleet today with the addition of a brand-new Cessna 208 Caravan, equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen public safety and provide critical support to partner agencies across the state.

AMARILLO – On, Oct. 3, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with assistance from the Randall Co. Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), made five arrests and a significant drug and weapons seizure at a residence in Amarillo.

EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a confirmed Tren de Argua (TdA) gang member and convicted murderer from Venezuela in El Paso Co. during Operation Lone Star last month.

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant and convicted murderer from Mexico during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Elijah Turner Reyes – a confirmed Bloods gang member – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Dante Dewayne Odom is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during October if the tip is received this month.

AUSTIN – As of today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the issuance of certain commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in compliance with an emergency rule change by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of this month’s featured fugitive, Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez, a Honduran felon from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List who was arrested this morning. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for his arrest.

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico convicted of drug smuggling during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co.