Press Releases

AUSTIN - As the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues with the phased reopening of driver license (DL) offices, the department is pleased to announce the expansion of in-person services across the state. This includes offering renewal and replacement appointments, as well as Saturday appointments for these services at select offices.

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested two more suspects in connection with rioting and vandalism that occurred during protests near the Texas State Capitol in May.........................

GARLAND – DPS Troopers in Collin County are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on East Lucas Branch Road (FM 3286) in Branch, approximately five miles south of Princeton. The crash occurred on July 5, 2020, around 12:30 a.m.

AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safetys (DPS) annual July Fourth holiday traffic operations Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and Operation Holiday.........................

AUSTIN Beginning today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will offer extended hours until 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, at four driver license (DL) offices as a part of a pilot program that will run from .........................

AUSTIN - On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) executed arrest warrants for two suspects: Darius Deshawn Berkley, 22, of Austin, Texas, who was arrested for rioting.........................

AUSTIN - On Tuesday, June 23, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism and damage caused to the Texas State Capitol during a protest.........................

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1995 cold case homicide of Mary Catherine Edwards.

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all Texans to practice safe driving habits this Memorial Day weekend.........................

AUSTIN - On Tuesday, May 26, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin reopening driver license (DL) offices by appointment only and with limited services.........................

HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this opportunity during Child Safety Seat Technician month to remind all motorists about the importance of properly securing a child in a safety seat. Texas law requires children under the age of 8 to be secured by a child safety seat system unles

AUSTIN - Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began offering an alternative issuance process for Texas learner license holders, as well as alternatives for individuals seeking a commercial learner permit (CLP) or .........................

AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw issued the following statement on the death of former DPS Director James B. Adams.........................

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 290 pounds of Marihuana during a traffic stop on Monday, April 20, in La Salle County. At approximately 11:57 pm, a DPS trooper was notified by DPS Communications that a Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer had disregarded the US Border Patr

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information and asking for the public’s help in solving the 1985 cold case homicide of Dorothy Estep.