Keeping Texas Families Safe

August 29, 2025
Keep Texas Families Safe

October 10 - November 7, 2025

Keeping Texas Families Safe is center to our mission to protect and serve, but it takes each of us to make a difference. That’s why we are asking you, everyday Texans, to help us make our families safer.

Download a copy of the Keeping Texas Families Safe Public Service Announcement.

Here are some simple ways you can make a big impact:

  • Safely Store Your Firearms: Lock them in a cabinet or safe. We know that practicing safe gun storage protects our kids, prevents accidents and keeps our guns out of the hands of criminals. Find a safe storage option that works for you and your family. Find more information on safe storage through the Keep ‘Em Safe, Texas Safe Gun Storage Campaign.
  • Prepare for Bad Weather: Have a plan in place for your family, pets, home and vehicles ahead of significant weather threats. From scorching heat waves and freezing winter storms to hurricanes and wildfires, preparing for any type of natural disaster is paramount to protecting life and property. Pack an emergency kit, have an escape route and talk to your kids now to prepare.
  • One Pill Kills: Know the dangers of fentanyl. Victims of fentanyl poisoning often don’t know that a pill or substance they bought online or received at a party is laced with the deadly drug. Remember, just ONE PILL can take someone’s life. Learn more about the dangers at fentanyl.
  • Be Aware Online: Recognize the signs of online scams and know the tactics used by hackers to access your personal information or bank accounts. Being able to identify phishing emails, fake ads or other malicious content will protect your identity and money from being stolen.
  • iWatchTexas: Download the iWatchTexas app on your mobile device. Then, be prepared to report suspicious activity when you see it in schools and your community. A report takes less than 5 minutes to submit and can stop a variety of bad actors and attacks. We KNOW it saves lives.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT: 

  • Download a copy of the Keeping Texas Families Safe Public Service Announcement (PSA).

 90 Days of Safety: Keeping Texas Families Safe

 

90 DAYS OF SAFETY CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW: 

DPS’ 90 Days of Safety is a three-part campaign, broken down into three 30-day themes, with each theme highlighting different ways the public can take an active role to make Texas a safer place to call home. 

Throughout the 90 Days of Safety, DPS will share a series of social media content and public service announcement (PSA) video messages from various DPS leaders geared toward educating the public about available public safety resources and actions they can take to make our state safer. 

Watch the campaign announcement on DPS' YouTube Channel.

Read more about our 90 Days of Safety campaign.