Press Releases

May 28, 2020
  • May 27, 2019
    EL PASO – Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested (7) suspects for allegedly tampering with government documents by issuing fraudulent Motor Vehicle Inspections. Tampering with a government document is a third degree felony charge. During the investigation, several Motor Vehicle Stations
  • May 26, 2019
    AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in solving the 1993 disappearance of Stephane Meeks Henderson, and an increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information.........................
  • May 22, 2019
    AUSTIN - Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is joining law enforcement efforts across the state to help keep Texas roadways safe and encourage motorists to practice safe driving habits.........................
  • May 22, 2019
    AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 384 pounds of marijuana Tuesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 6:10 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2015 Ford F-350 traveling south on US-287 near Amarillo, for a traffic v
  • May 20, 2019
    AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored the Texas Troopers, Special Agents and Texas Rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty throughout the departments history.........................
  • May 19, 2019
    LAREDO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 280 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Saturday, May 18, in Webb County. At approximately 10:58 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped the driver of a Black Ford Explorer traveling westbound on Highway U.S. 59, for a traffic viola
  • May 16, 2019
    AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Corporal Joshua Moer was honored by members of the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives for being named the IACP/Motorola Solutions 2018 Trooper of the Year.........................
  • May 15, 2019
    AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 80 pounds of cocaine Saturday, May 11, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County. At approximately 2:21p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac traveling east on I-40