DPS Reminder: DL Expiration Waiver Ends in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs) ends on April 14, 2021. Customers who need to renew are urged to make an appointment or renew online today.

DPS Make Arrests for On-line Solicitation

EL PASO – On January 14-15, 2021, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted an on-line solicitation operation in El Paso, Texas. The goal of the operation was to identify and apprehend people suspected of being involved in human trafficking by using various websites to solicit sexual acts from minors and adults.

DPS Announces Temporary Capitol Closing

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds out of an abundance of caution Saturday, January 16 – Wednesday, January 20.

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized five pounds of heroin and more than 14 pounds of cocaine Wednesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County.

DPS Recognizes AMBER Alert Anniversary

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will join the country in observing national AMBER Alert Awareness Day on Wednesday, Jan. 13, marking 25 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman of Arlington, Texas, was abducted.

Kleberg County Arrest

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 the Texas Rangers arrested Andrew Smith on a charge of Indecency with a Child. Smith, who was about to be suspended, resigned from his position with DPS earlier that day.

Trooper Charles Turner

I had the privilege of being pulled over by Trooper Turner for speeding but not intentionally. Let me say that for 30 some odd years I owned and operated a 24 hr.

Danique Tucker

I wanted to speak to the great customer service I received during my visit to the Waco DPS office yesterday from Danique. She was friendly, engaging and provided great customer service.

Patricia Swift & Rosenberg Mega Center

The employee who helped me renew my license was so efficient and so pleasant. Her name was Mrs. Swift. The entire operation at the Rosenberg Mega Center is very user friendly as is the website.

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