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Recent News About Texas Department of Public Safety
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Texas DPS announces winners of 13th annual top trooper competition
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently announced the winners of the 13th annual Javier Arana, Jr.
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DPS awards recognize acts of heroism by personnel and citizens
At a recent Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting in Austin, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recognized the acts of heroism performed by several individuals.
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Authorities rescue victim in Permian Basin human trafficking investigation
The Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (CID), alongside the Odessa Police Department (OPD) and the Midland County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), successfully conducted a human trafficking investigation in the Permian...
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Texas DPS enhances efforts for distracted driving enforcement, April 7-14
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) plans to intensify its efforts to combat distracted driving by increasing patrols this weekend.
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Rodolfo Martinez Jr. added to Texas 10 Most Wanted list for sex offenders
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has placed Rodolfo Martinez Jr. on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List.
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Texas officials refute claims of cartel activity on border islands
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have issued a joint statement to address recent reports labeling Beaver Island and Roma Island as significant cartel territories and hubs of illegal activity.
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Texas Senate confirms Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill to Public Safety Commission
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate confirmed Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill as members of the Public Safety Commission.
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DPS warns drivers of possible delays in emissions testing due to storm damage
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued a notification regarding potential delays in vehicle emissions testing for drivers registering their vehicles.
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Large operation targets suspected gang activity in Hays County
For more than a year, several law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS),...
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Texas DPS announces capture of two most wanted fugitives
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of two individuals from Texas' 10 Most Wanted list.
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Two fugitives from Texas' most wanted list arrested
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has successfully apprehended two individuals from the state's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
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DPS trooper rescues driver from burning vehicle after crash in North Texas
On January 9, 2025, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper took decisive action to save a driver trapped in a burning vehicle following an accident on the Dallas Tollway near Spring Creek Parkway.
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Texas DPS highlights January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to stay alert and educate themselves about human trafficking throughout January, which has been designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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Guatemalan national added to Texas' most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of Geovany Saul Carcamo to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
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Texas DPS welcomes new troopers after intensive training
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially welcomed 130 new Troopers to the Texas Highway Patrol.
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Three fugitives from Texas' most wanted list apprehended
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of three individuals from the state's list of 10 Most Wanted.
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Texas DPS highlights fugitive Raymond Trejo; reward increased
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that Raymond Trejo is the Featured Fugitive for December.
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Texas eliminates most vehicle safety inspections starting January 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that significant changes to the state's vehicle safety inspection requirements will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Texas Department of Public Safety director retires after notable tenure
After 15 years leading the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Colonel Steven C. McCraw has retired.
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Texas DPS increases road patrols for Thanksgiving weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is enhancing its traffic enforcement efforts for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure the safety of Texans.