DPS is a state police agency.
![DPS Troopers enforces traffic laws](http://cdn.www3.dps.texas.gov/cdn/ff/CjJyFAIU2uxSfS7tZjX6dsQpvYE7A24JyAywuIgx-XY/1599145345/public/inline-images/Challenger2.jpg)
The Highway Patrol Division Troopers enforce traffic laws and assist during emergencies
Highway Patrol Division Troopers enforce traffic laws on rural Texas highways and perform a variety of other duties:
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Apprehend traffic law violators, investigate most rural traffic accidents, recover stolen vehicles and stolen property, apprehend wanted persons, and assist other officers during emergencies.
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Provide education and information programs on traffic safety and crime prevention and control.
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Responsible for security at the State Capitol Complex in Austin.
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Enforce laws regulating weight, registration and other regulations governing commercial carriers.
![DPS Trooper Patrol along the river](http://cdn.www3.dps.texas.gov/cdn/ff/GuhQbozkFo062fGcdAI6NN_9uWb1DfQG0eUAksA7Z8U/1599145446/public/inline-images/boat.jpg)