DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure in Oldham County

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 117 pounds of marijuana Wednesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County. At approximately 7:57 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Nissan Altima traveling east o

DPS Special Agents Arrest 13 for Prostitution

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

New Flower Mound Driver License Office Opens

GARLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) opened a driver license office in Flower Mound at the Denton County Southwest Courthouse (located at 6200 Canyon Falls Dr.) on Tuesday, Sept. 4. DPS has been provided office space by Denton County and will provide limited driver license services at the new loc

Trooper Calvin Starkie Receives Prestigious Award

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

DPS Honors Outstanding Achievements, Lifesaving Efforts

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.........................

DPS Releases Aircraft Operations Video

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

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

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