Department of Public Safety

DPS Expands DL Service Offerings, Now Accepting Appointments for Renewals and Replacements in Offices

AUSTIN - As the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues with the phased reopening of driver license (DL) offices, the department is pleased to announce the expansion of in-person services across the state. This includes offering renewal and replacement appointments, as well as Saturday appointments for these services at select offices.

DPS Arrests Two More Suspects for Crimes Related to Capitol Protests

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested two more suspects in connection with rioting and vandalism that occurred during protests near the Texas State Capitol in May.........................

DPS Seeks Public’s Help with Finding Hit and Run Suspect

GARLAND – DPS Troopers in Collin County are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on East Lucas Branch Road (FM 3286) in Branch, approximately five miles south of Princeton. The crash occurred on July 5, 2020, around 12:30 a.m.

DPS Encourages Texans to Make Safety on the Roads a Priority this Fourth of July

AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safetys (DPS) annual July Fourth holiday traffic operations Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and Operation Holiday.........................

DPS Extends Hours at Four Driver License Offices as Part of Pilot Program

AUSTIN Beginning today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will offer extended hours until 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, at four driver license (DL) offices as a part of a pilot program that will run from .........................

DPS Arrests Suspects in Austin for Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes Related to the Capitol Protests

AUSTIN - On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) executed arrest warrants for two suspects: Darius Deshawn Berkley, 22, of Austin, Texas, who was arrested for rioting.........................

DPS Arrests Suspect in Austin for Felony Criminal Mischief, Damage Caused to State Capitol

AUSTIN - On Tuesday, June 23, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism and damage caused to the Texas State Capitol during a protest.........................

DPS Seeks Information in 1995 Slaying of Beloved Beaumont Teacher

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1995 cold case homicide of Mary Catherine Edwards.

DPS Reminds Drivers to Put Safety First this Memorial Day

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all Texans to practice safe driving habits this Memorial Day weekend.........................

Driver License Offices to Reopen by Appointment Only with Limited Services, Additional Safety Measures Enacted

AUSTIN - On Tuesday, May 26, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin reopening driver license (DL) offices by appointment only and with limited services.........................