DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure in Jackson County

EDNA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 32 kilograms of cocaine on Tuesday after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Jackson County. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a DPS Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a 2013 Chevy Malibu traveling northbound on US 5

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in September

MONTGOMERY – 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 pl

Texas DPS Arrest 18 for Prescription Fraud

EL PASO – On Thursday, Sept. 6, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested 18 suspects for allegedly engaging in organized criminal activity and possession of controlled substances by fraud. "At DPS, teamwork is one of our core values, and the department is grateful for all of our law enforcement partners who par

DPS Offers Severe Weather and Flood Safety Tips

BEAUMONT/MONTGOMERY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges motorists to drive cautiously during heavy rain storms and flooded areas, and especially at night when judging water depth is more difficult. Flash flooding is the No. 1 weather-related killer in Texas. More than 50 percent of all flash flood fatalitie

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure in Oldham County

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 117 pounds of marijuana Wednesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County. At approximately 7:57 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Nissan Altima traveling east o

DPS Special Agents Arrest 13 for Prostitution

EL PASO – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents conducted a human trafficking operation in the El Paso area on August 27 through August 30. The four-day operation focused on suspects accused of knowingly agreeing to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct. As a result of t

New Flower Mound Driver License Office Opens

GARLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) opened a driver license office in Flower Mound at the Denton County Southwest Courthouse (located at 6200 Canyon Falls Dr.) on Tuesday, Sept. 4. DPS has been provided office space by Denton County and will provide limited driver license services at the new loc

Trooper Calvin Starkie Receives Prestigious Award

NEWTON, TEXAS – On August 31, 2018, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded the to Trooper Calvin Starkie. On February 5, 2018, Trooper Starkie was dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on SH-87 in Newton County. Upon arrival, Trooper Starkie observed an SUV that