New Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today highlighted notable traffic and driver license laws that go into effect on Sept. 1, 2015 (unless otherwise indicated).........................
DPS Releases 2015 Texas Gang Threat Assessment
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the 2015 Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide an extensive overview of gang activity in the state of Texas.........................
$7,500 Reward Offered for Sex Offender Who Fled From Houston Facility
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Ernest Leroy Smith, 46, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500.........................
New Driver Education Program Now Required for Teens
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the implementation of the Impact Texas Teen Driver program (ITTD), which is a new requirement for driver license applicants.........................
DPS Participating in Multi-State Highway Safety Initiative
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced its participation in the multi-state, multi-agency I-80/I-35 Border-to-Border Traffic Safety Initiative from Aug. 28 30.........................
DPS Commends Officers, Employees for Outstanding Service
AUSTIN - The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Lifesaving Awards, three.........................
$3,000 Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender From San Antonio
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jesse Cruz Jr., 49, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, and a cash reward up to $3,000.........................
2015 DPS Tactical Training Center Administration Building Officially Open in Florence
AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw was joined by Texas State Rep. Tony Dale, the Texas Public Safety Commission, current and former DPS leadership, and.........................
Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Florida
AUSTIN - Michael Thomas Osborn, 46, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being captured on August 21 in Florida. Osborn was wanted for two counts of indecency with a child.........................
DPS Reminds Drivers to Obey Traffic Laws, Use Caution As New School Year Begins
AUSTIN - As Texas students head back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to watch for children who are walking to and from school or waiting for buses.........................