DPS Discovers Meth during Traffic Stop

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized close to five pounds of methamphetamine Friday, January 4, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 12:19 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2017 Nissan Sentra

DPS Trooper Discovers Marijuana during Traffic Stop

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 160 pounds of marijuana and four pounds of THC wax Tuesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Donley County. At approximately 2:56 p.m., a

DPS Discovers Cocaine Concealed Inside Front Axle

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized close to seven pounds of cocaine Monday, December 31, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 1:55 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2004 Ford Excursion

DPS Honors Exceptional Work at Last PSC Meeting of 2018

AUSTIN - The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented a Director's Citation to a DPS employee at the final PSC meeting of the year.........................

DPS: Pack Safety on Your Holiday Road Trip

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to pack safety on their holiday road trips by staying sober and following traffic laws throughout the Christmas and New Year's holidays.........................

DPS Releases UNT Analysis of Traffic Stop Data

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released a comprehensive analysis conducted by the University of North Texas (UNT) regarding DPS traffic stop data by race/ethnicity of drivers.........................

DPS Releases Texas Gang Threat Assessment

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide a broad overview and update of gang activity in Texas.........................

EPPD and DPS Joint Citizen's Academy Graduates 2nd Class of 2018

EL PASO – The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the graduation of the 2nd Joint Citizen’s Academy, a class comprised of 21 participants. The graduation took place on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at the Texas Department of Transportation building in east El Paso.