DPS News

AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan now as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season – which runs June 1 through November 30 – nears.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), announces changes to Texas-issued driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards under the Texas Driving with Disability Program to improve communication between law enforcement and Texans with certain disabilities and health conditions.

AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew Lopez in San Antonio, Albert Merell, Jr. in Corpus Christi and Kerry Armstrong in Erath Co. earlier this month. A Texas Crime Stoppers will be paid for the arrest of Albert Merell Jr.

AUSTIN – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender is back in custody after being located in Mexico. A Texas Crime Stoppers will not be paid for his arrest.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced a correction to the tabulation methodology for awarding conditional licenses under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion process. This correction affects some businesses that were previously awarded conditional TCUP licenses or spots on the TCUP license eligibility list during Phase I and Phase II of the expansion selection process.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American Enforcement Campaign ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. From May 11 to May 25, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on enforcing seat belt laws and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce crashes and save lives.

AUSTIN – Using modern forensic testing, law enforcement has identified the man they believe is responsible for the brutal 1986 rape and murder of 16-year-old Deanna Ogg in Montgomery Co. After four decades of investigation, Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., now 60, was located and arrested in Mexico City, Mexico, on an unrelated felony charge and then extradited to Texas to face charges late last month.