DPS Issues Statement on Driver License Offices

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued the following statement regarding driver license offices to clarify misconceptions reflected in several recent news articles.........................

DPS Regional Director (Region 2) Retires After 37 Years of Service

HOUSTON – On Aug. 31, Regional Director Philip "Duane" Steen will retire from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) after 37 years of a faithful service to the citizens of Texas. Regional Director Steen began his career with DPS in 1981as a State Trooper in Denton. In 1984, he promot

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Xanax Seizure

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 3,000 pills of Xanax in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 15, during a Montgomery County traffic stop on I-45. At approximately 1:15 a.m., a DPS Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a 2011 Chevrolet Impala, traveling northbound, for a

Fallen Trooper Honored with Highway Dedication

Davidson EDNA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today held a dedication ceremony for a portion of U.S. Highway 59 newly designated in honor of DPS Trooper Bill Davidson. Trooper Davidson died in the line of duty in 1992. Trooper Davidson's family, DPS Director Steven McCraw, DPS Regional D

DPS Reminds Texans to Download Free iWatchTexas App

AUSTIN - As the new school year begins, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all Texans including school staff, parents, students and community members to download the new iWatchTexas mobile app to help law enforcement protect Texans.........................

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

HOUSTON – 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 plann

DPS Offers Increased Reward, Seeks Leads in 2007 Cold Case

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public's help in solving the 2007 disappearance of Jim Craig Martin, and an increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest.........................