AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program – which eliminate most vehicle safety inspections – begin on Jan. 1, 2025.

AUSTIN – Today, Freeman F. Martin assumed command of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during a special swearing-in ceremony held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Martin, the first Texas Ranger to lead the department, was unanimously selected to serve as DPS’ 14th Director by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) last month.

AUSTIN – After 15 years as the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Steven C. McCraw, today, he said goodbye to personnel as he left DPS Headquarters in Austin for a final time.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Troopers will be looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding and failing to follow the Move Over, Slow Down law, among other traffic violations.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Border Mounted Patrol Unit, a dedicated team of highly trained Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers paired with equine partners who are equipped to address the unique challenges of patrolling Texas’ rugged border terrain.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of eight new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, strengthening DPS’ ability to protect and serve Texans statewide. These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety, providing specialized support in narcotics detection as well as tracking.

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve as the department's fourteenth Director. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) congratulates Trooper Kyle Bradley (Capitol) for earning the prestigious “Be the One” Award at this year’s North American Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The three-day conference took place Oct. 23-25, and brought together law enforcement, advocates, community leaders and experts in the field of human trafficking.