Regulatory Services

DPS Celebrates Forensic Science Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to recognize the hardworking men and women of the DPS Crime Laboratory Service during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place from Sept. 20-26.

DPS Troopers Hit Milestone in Child Rescues

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Troopers this week rescued their 500th child during traffic stops since the implementation of specialized training that began in 2009.

DPS Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 829 pounds of THC vape cartridges and close to 19 pounds of THC wax Saturday, September 13, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County.

DPS Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Seizure

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Friday, September 11, in Webb County.

DPS Serves Warrants in Multi-Agency Effort

EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), served 13 state search warrants at several massage parlors in the El Paso area where labor and human trafficking was reported. This has been a long-term investigation and is still ongoing.

DPS Ready for Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspection Push

AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers, inspectors and investigators will step up commercial vehicle inspections as part of this year’s International Roadcheck, a 72-hour enforcement effort designed to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers are in compliance with federal regulations and increase safety on roadways.