EL PASO – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents conducted a human trafficking operation in the El Paso area on August 27 through August 30. The four-day operation focused on suspects accused of knowingly agreeing to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct. As a result of t

AUSTIN - The reward for Jared Luke Langley, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and this month's featured fugitive, has been increased to $12,500 for information leading to his capture if the tip is received in the month of September.........................

NEWTON, TEXAS – On August 31, 2018, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded the to Trooper Calvin Starkie. On February 5, 2018, Trooper Starkie was dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on SH-87 in Newton County. Upon arrival, Trooper Starkie observed an SUV that

TYLER – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be enhancing enforcement efforts in Wood County on Friday, August 31, 2018. DPS will be focusing specifically on violations of the state's Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations involving DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various loca

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) presented a video of aircraft operations at the Public Safety Commission meeting.........................

AUSTIN - The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today presented one Director's Citation, five Lifesaving Awards and one Unit Citation to DPS employees.........................

BEAUMONT – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers in the Beaumont District are expanding the "Reading with a Trooper Program" this year in the rural school districts of East Texas. Since 2016, DPS Troopers in the area have read books to elementary school classes to foster a positive relationship between students and law

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be joining law enforcement efforts from across the state to increase traffic enforcement during the Labor Day holiday weekend.........................

GARLAND – On Aug. 31, Regional Director Jack Webster will retire from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) after 32 years of faithful service to the citizens of Texas. Regional Director Webster began his career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in June of 1986 and was assig

AUSTIN - A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Trooper was presented the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award during a North American commercial vehicle inspection competition last weekend.........................