Houston Sex Offender Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Carlos Jose Ayala Morales to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, and Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

DPS Presents Awards at First PSC Meeting of 2025

AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized the service of several Texans at the first PSC meeting of the year today at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

DPS Honors Achievements of Crime Laboratory Division

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recognizes the Crime Laboratory Division’s 2024 achievements in providing expert forensic laboratory and forensic services for the State of Texas, including solving more than 1,000 cases through DNA testing.

Fugitives from San Antonio, Bryan Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Lists

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Brandon Hartfield to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and Salvador Saucedo Jr., to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to either of their arrests.

DPS Increases Enforcement for Sunday’s Big Game

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds football fans, and anyone out on the roads, to drive responsibly ahead of Super Bowl LIX this weekend. As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles compete for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 9, DPS will be increasing enforcement efforts statewide to ensure everyone has a safe Super Bowl weekend.