Statewide news
Governor Abbott, Incoming Border Czar Homan Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan thanked and served meals to hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed along the
DPS Graduates Eight New K-9 Teams and Three K-9 Tech Trainers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of eight new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, strengthening DPS’ ability to protect and serve Texans statewide. These teams will serve
DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through
Texas Expands Floating Marine Barriers To Secure The Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,
DPS Launches New Border Mounted Patrol Unit, Graduates Inaugural Class
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Border Mounted Patrol Unit, a dedicated team of highly trained Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers paired with equine partners
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Hardening State Government From The Chinese Communist Party
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order to protect the State of Texas from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) malicious espionage operations. The Governor directed all state agencies and
Operation Lone Star Continues To Repel Hundreds Of Illegal Immigrants
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,
Governor Abbott Prohibits College Tuition Increases In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter to Texas colleges and universities prohibiting college tuition increases in the next biennium. “When inflation and other economic pressures burden household budgets, our public universities must take every step possible
Rep. David Spiller Files Legislation Banning Foreign Land Ownership in Texas
State Representative David Spiller unveils legislation prohibiting foreign entities identified on the Annual Threat Assessment of the United States National Intelligence Community from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas. Spiller has made House Bill 191 and House
Increased Reward Offered in Teenager’s Cold Case Murder
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1987 murder of Veronica Taylor. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her death is now increased to
Texas Ramps Up Border Security Efforts To Repel Potential Mass Migration
Governor Abbott: Drone Technology Continues To Assist In Border Security Efforts This Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor Abbot shared photos of Texas National Guard soldiers preparing drones for flight operations along the southern border.
Operation Lone Star Arrests Drug Smugglers, Seizes Millions In Drugs
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,