DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in Houston

BEAUMONT – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law.  These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations plan

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in Ellis County

CORSICANA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be enhancing enforcement efforts in Ellis County on Wednesday, October 17th, focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various location

DPS Reopens Houston East Driver License Office

HOUSTON – The Houston East Driver License Office, which has been closed since sustaining major flood damage during Hurricane Harvey last year, reopened for business Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The office (located at 11039 East Freeway #B, Houston, TX 77029) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of T

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure in Carson County

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 110 pounds of marijuana Thursday, September 4, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 4:34 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu traveling east on I-40 near Groom for

DPS Discovers Meth Concealed in Rear Quarter Panels

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 36 pounds of methamphetamine October 3, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County.  At approximately 11:57 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2007 Mercedes GL450 traveling east on I-40 near Conway f

Troopers Ride School Buses Highlighting School Bus Safety

TYLER – Troopers in many areas across east Texas will be riding on, or following school buses to catch motorists who break the law. Because children are particularly vulnerable when entering or exiting a school bus, Troopers will also be patrolling areas where school buses pick up and drop off students. Drivers who violate the

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure in Oldham County

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 118 pounds of marijuana Friday, September 28, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County.  At approximately 5:40 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Dodge Caravan traveling east on I-40