Statewide news
DPS Recognizes Heroic Actions at April PSC Meeting
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the heroic actions of several Texans at the Public Safety Commission meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Commissioners
Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott this week participated in a fireside chat to bring attention to Texas’ efforts to increase adoption and foster care resources across the state to help children find their forever families at the CHOSEN
Three from Texas Top 10 Most Wanted Lists Captured
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Juan Huerta and Jesse Vega
Operation Lone Star Arrests Violent Criminals, Human Smugglers
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,
Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
Students sitting for their STAAR exams this week will be part of a new method of evaluating Texas schools: Their written answers on the state’s standardized tests will be graded automatically by computers. The Texas Education Agency
DPS Urges Texans, Visitors to Follow Safety Guidelines Ahead of Historic Solar Eclipse
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today urged Texans and those visiting the state to prepare accordingly and follow safety tips ahead of the historic total solar eclipse expected to impact dozens of communities
Texas Deploys More Than 100 Miles Of Razor Wire To Secure 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,
Texas Rural Volunteer Fire Departments receive $1.3 Million in Grants
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – On Tuesday, April 2, Texas A&M Forest Service held the second of three funding meetings of fiscal year 2024 for the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, awarding 74 grants totaling approximately $1.3 million.
DPS Arrests More Than 200 Illegal Immigrants for State Crimes in El Paso
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirms the arrests of 214 illegal immigrants on state rioting charges in connection with the March 21, 2024, incident near Gate 36 in El Paso. The illegal immigrants
Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2024 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation recognizing April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas. This month is a time for all Texans to help raise awareness of sexual assault, collaborate on efforts
Texas Surges Soldiers, Resources To Boost Border Security In El Paso
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,
Brown County on list for oversize travel restrictions during Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking