DPS Issues Statement on Death of Retired DPS Colonel James B. Adams
AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw issued the following statement on the death of former DPS Director James B. Adams.........................
DPS Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Seizure
LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 290 pounds of Marihuana during a traffic stop on Monday, April 20, in La Salle County.
At approximately 11:57 pm, a DPS trooper was notified by DPS Communications that a Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer had disregarded the US Border Patr
DPS Seeks Leads in 1985 Cold Case Death of Mexia Woman
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information and asking for the public’s help in solving the 1985 cold case homicide of Dorothy Estep.
ICYMI: In Light of Federal Guidelines for Commercial Drivers, DPS Extends Deadline for CDL Holders to Submit Medical Certificates
AUSTIN - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the automatic downgrade of commercial driver licenses (CDL) by providing CDL holders with an extension for the medical certificates .........................
Additional Locations Added to Quarantine Mandates for Air Travelers Coming into Texas
AUSTIN - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with enforcing two Executive Orders.........................
Travel Form, Instructions Available Online for Travelers Coming to Texas who are Subject to Comply with Governor's Mandated 14-Day Self-Quarantine
AUSTIN - In response to Governor Abbott's Executive Order, DPS has added the required travel form and terms of self-quarantine to our website for individuals traveling to Texas.........................
DPS Limits Public Access to Buildings Due to COVID-19, Business Operations Still Remain Open
AUSTIN - In response to COVID-19, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is limiting public access to department facilities to protect the public and our employees, promote social distancing and do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19.........................
DPS Issues Update on Last Week's Release Regarding Employee Who Tested Positive for COVID-19
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued the following statement as an update on information released last week regarding an employee who tested positive for COVID-19.........................
DPS Coordinates with Public Health Authorities as Two Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reporting to the Public Health Authorities that two DPS employees have tested positive for COVID-19.........................
Driver License (DL) Expiration Dates Extended, DL Offices Closed in Light of COVID-19 Outbreak
AUSTIN - At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and in light of the governor's State of Disaster Declaration related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been directed to extend the expiration date of Texas identification cards (ID), driver licenses (DL), commercial DLs (CDL) and election identification certificates (EIC).........................