Department of Public Safety

DPS Seeks Public’s Help in Fatal Hit and Run (DPS-North Texas Region)

MINERAL WELLS – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Parker County. The incident occurred on July 29, 2021 at approximately 10:10 p.m. on State Highway 199, in the area of South Drive, west of Springtown.

DPS Makes History with Largest Texas Highway Patrol Recruit Graduation

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 145 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from its A-2021 recruit class during a graduation ceremony on Friday, July 30. It’s the largest recruit school graduation in DPS history and also one of the most diverse. The keynote speaker at Friday’s graduation was Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

DPS to Host Facilities Career Fair on Thursday, July 29

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Infrastructure Operations Division will host a Facilities Career Fair on Thursday, July 29, from 1 – 6 p.m. The career fair will take place at DPS’ Austin Headquarters in the Building A Lobby, located at 5805 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78752.

Highway Dedication Honors Fallen Trooper (DPS – South Texas Region)

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today held a dedication ceremony for a portion of U.S. Highway 281 to honor Cpl. Roel Garcia, a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper who died in March 1997 when his patrol vehicle was involved in a wreck.

Jeanette Vinod

July 23, 2021

I just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic service Jeanette and the staff of Plano DPS went above and beyond to provide.

Danique Tucker

July 23, 2021

I just wanted to give a shoot out to Danique Tucker for making me feel at ease with switching my CDL B from Oregon to Texas.

Michael Thombs

July 23, 2021

I was at the S. Gessner Rd. office to renew my driver license when I realize that I had forgot my credit card and I had no money on me at the window. Mr.

Marivelle Rivera

July 23, 2021

I went to the DPS in Monahans for the first time to transfer my ID to Texas. I had a very pleasant experience (amazing compared to California).

Michelle Marin

July 23, 2021

Michelle was in training with a supervisor. We were her second customer. She was very patient and helpful with my mother.

Lake Worth DLO

July 23, 2021

Thank you to the crew at the Lake Worth DPS office for their excellent service.