DPS Traffic Stop Trooper Leads to Seizure of Drugs

ROSENBERG – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper seized almost 200 pounds of cocaine and heroin during an October 19 traffic stop on I-69 near Rosenberg. At approximately 11:20 a.m., the DPS Trooper stopped a northbound 2011 Chrysler passenger va

DPS Bolsters Efforts to Increase School Bus Safety

AUSTIN - In conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 22-26), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to comply with laws prohibiting drivers from passing stopped school buses.........................

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in Houston

BEAUMONT – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law.  These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations plan

DPS Trooper Discovers Marijuana During Traffic Stop in Carson County

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 100 pounds of marijuana Saturday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 11:24 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2007 Acura SUV traveling east on I-40 near Conway fo

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in Ellis County

CORSICANA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be enhancing enforcement efforts in Ellis County on Wednesday, October 17th, focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various location

DPS Reopens Houston East Driver License Office

HOUSTON – The Houston East Driver License Office, which has been closed since sustaining major flood damage during Hurricane Harvey last year, reopened for business Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The office (located at 11039 East Freeway #B, Houston, TX 77029) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of T

DPS Discovers Meth Concealed in Rear Quarter Panels

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 36 pounds of methamphetamine October 3, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County.  At approximately 11:57 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2007 Mercedes GL450 traveling east on I-40 near Conway f

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure in Carson County

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 110 pounds of marijuana Thursday, September 4, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 4:34 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu traveling east on I-40 near Groom for