On August 10, 1935, the Texas legislature created the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) by combining the Texas Rangers and the Texas Highway Patrol. For 90 years, it has been the department’s mission to protect and serve the great state of Texas and the people who call it home. Join us as we celebrate 90 years of DPS — and commemorate our past, honor our present and look towards a bright future.
Through a special video series, DPS has paid tribute to numerous division across the department by honoring the past, celebrating the present and looking to the future. View the full playlist of videos on DPS' YouTube Channel.
Aircraft Operations Division: Wings in the sky, eyes on the ground.
Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) Chief Stacy Holland highlights how aviation has enhanced DPS’ capabilities to protect Texas over the years — and shares where our aircrew is headed next.
Crime Laboratory Division: From fingerprints to forensic DNA, science has transformed public safety.
DPS Crime Laboratory Chief Brady Mills walks us through the Crime Lab’s 90-year journey and how it continues to help solve crimes in new, faster ways.
Driver License Division: From paper forms to digital IDs, the Driver License Division (DLD) has come a long way.
DLD Chief Sheri Gibson reflects on 90 years of service to Texans — and how the DL division is paving the road ahead.
Executive Protection Bureau: DPS has quietly protected leaders and dignitaries for decades.
Executive Protection Bureau (EPB) Chief Rudy Resendez shares how EPB’s mission has stayed sharp over 90 years — and how they keep an unwavering eye on the future.
Information Technology Division: Technology moves everything forward — including public safety.
Information Technology Chief Jessica Ballew shares how innovation over the past 90 years has transformed how DPS operates, communicates and protects Texas.
Texas Highway Patrol Division: From patrolling the open roads to responding in times of crisis, the Texas Highway Patrol is there keep Texans safe.
Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee reflects on the Highway Patrol’s legacy of service and how Troopers continue to evolve to meet the challenges of modern policing.
Texas Rangers Division: The Texas Rangers are legendary — and today, this elite group of modern-day investigators are vital to protecting Texas communities.
Ranger Chief Scotty Shiver reflects on the vast Ranger history — and how the mission continues to evolve to protect Texas.
As part of our 90th anniversary celebration, we are looking back at the history of DPS through a collection of historical photographs that highlight the key milestones that have shaped our department and transformed how DPS protects and serves the people of Texas.
Travel back in time with us as we celebrate and honor DPS and nine decades of protecting and serving the state of Texas.
