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Governor Abbott Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law At Governor’s Mansion
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 2306 and Senate Bill 1212 into law at the Governor’s Mansion, imposing the toughest penalties on human traffickers and ensuring offenders who target children and vulnerable Texans stay behind bars. “I
DPS and HSI Arrest Former Abilene Educator in Child Exploitation Case, Seeking information on Additional Victims
DPS and HSI Arrest Former Educator in Child Exploitation Case, Seeking information on Additional Victims ABILENE – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating
Repeat Sex Offender from Houston Again Named Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – In an effort to generate more investigative tips from the public, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has once again elevated Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Carlos Jose Ayala Morales to Featured Fugitive status. The
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15. “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to
DPS Establishes New Homeland Security Division to Strengthen Statewide Threat Response
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the creation of the new Homeland Security Division following the passage of Senate Bill 36 by the 89th Texas Legislature. This landmark legislation marks
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
Story by Eleanor Klibanoff / The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott informed Texas House Democrats late Sunday that he would attempt to have them removed from office if they do not return to Austin to pass the GOP’s proposed
Texas Rangers Seek Tips in Eastland Co. Cold Case
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 2019 murder of 37-year-old Courtney Allan Sholar. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now
Governor Abbott Signs Child Online Safety, Phone-Free Classroom Laws
AMARILLO — Governor Greg Abbott, on Aug. 1st, ceremonially signed Senate Bill 2420 and House Bill 1481 into law to create phone-free learning environments in classrooms and protect the safety and online privacy of Texas children. “Educators and researchers have raised
Twice-Deported Honduran Man Added to Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Antonio Marquina-Bonilla—a criminal illegal immigrant who has been deported back to Honduras multiple times—to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is
Emerald Ash Borer Reaches Southernmost U.S. point, 5 new Texas Counties Confirmed
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Jack, Navarro, Somervell, Bell and Rockwall counties. Bell County’s confirmation makes it the southernmost confirmed location of EAB in the
Suspect in Attack on ICE Detention Facility Added to Texas Top 10 Most Wanted List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Benjamin Song to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to
Governor Abbott, President Trump Visit With Impacted Texans In Kerrville
KERRVILLE — Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during a visit to Kerr County to meet with Texas families and first responders regarding the