Press Releases

AUSTIN – This morning, at about 8:00 CST, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), along with the Midland Police Department (MPD) and other local, state and federal law enforcement partners, responded to reports of an active shooter in the 4600 block of West Wall Street in Midland, Texas.

AUSTIN – Members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized acts of service and bravery at the June PSC meeting today at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Colonel Martin presented two Javier Arana Jr. Top Trooper Awards, two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, one Director’s Citation, one Director’s Award, seven Lifesaving Awards and one Unit Citation.

AUSTIN – This week, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) personnel traveled from across the state to Corpus Christi to compete in the 34th annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Texas Challenge– demonstrating their knowledge and skills in enforcing federal motor carrier safety regulations.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking help from the public to identify the remains of a woman found in rural Refugio Co. in the early 1990s and hold those responsible for her death accountable. The reward for information leading to an arrest for her murder 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.

AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drone, operators to follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) surrounding stadiums and event venues.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the opening of the new League City Driver License (DL) office. Customers can now schedule an appointment online for this location at 1202 State Highway 3.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is launching Operation Safe Summer – a coordinated initiative to provide enhanced patrols in high-volume pedestrian corridors in central areas of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth this summer.

DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) uncovered a stash house and captured a wanted criminal illegal immigrant gang member during Operation Lone Star in Maverick Co. last week.

LAREDO – For the second time in less than 10 days, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has recovered nearly two dozen illegal immigrants being concealed inside a truck tractor during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co.

AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone about the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity or behavior and enhancing safety during World Cup events.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – a child predator with ties to Llano and Burnet counties – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during June if the tip is received this month.

AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to welcome millions of visitors from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans and visitors to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to stay safe while traveling and attending World Cup events.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces approval by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to resume the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDL) and commercial learner permits (CLP) for individuals with H-2A (Temporary Agricultural Workers) status, effective today, June 1, 2026.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces changes to the state’s commercial driver license (CDL) testing process. Effective today, all Texas CDL and commercial learner permit (CLP) knowledge examinations will be administered in English only.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), in coordination with the FBI and Dimmitt Co. Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), announces the arrest of a man they believe generated hundreds of AI-generated pornographic images and videos involving local children. Adan Covarrubias, 31, was arrested earlier this month by DPS CID Special Agents and charged with felony possession of computer-generated child pornography – charges made possible under the Senate Bill 20, which passed last session.