Crime Lab Fees Update

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying law enforcement and prosecutors statewide that Governor Greg Abbott has requested DPS to withdraw its letter of intent to charge a fee for forensic analysis of physical evidence.........................

Rewards Offered for Violent MS-13 Fugitives from Houston

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Douglas Alexander Herrera-Hernandez, 20, and Carlos Alberto Gonzalez-Barahona, 26, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and cash rewards of.........................

DPS Releases Texas Gang Threat Assessment

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide a broad overview and update of gang activity in Texas.........................

Fee Schedule for DPS Crime Lab Services Released

AUSTIN - In accordance with the General Appropriation Act (GAA) passed by the 85th Texas Legislature requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to collect up to $11.5 million in fees for forensic analysis services.........................

DPS Urges Texans to Use Caution in Summer Heat

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning Texas residents to be prepared for summertime temperatures, and to take precautions to stay safe as temperatures and heat indices hit 100 degrees.........................