DPS News | Department of Public Safety
Oct 30, 2024 · DPS Announces Multiple Arrests in Clean Scanning Operation. November 8, 2024. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) continues to work to address illegal activity surrounding fraudulent vehicle inspections known as “clean scanning.”.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
Aug 29, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Press Releases | Department of Public Safety
Oct 11, 2024 · Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Capture of Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Jim Wells Co. October 15, 2024. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody following his recent arrest.
DPS Welcomes New Commissioner Hord, Thanks Outgoing …
Aug 22, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today officially welcomed a new member to the Public Safety Commission (PSC) as Commissioner Dan Hord sat for his first PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin.
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes
Jul 1, 2024 · Beginning January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration. However, all non-commercial vehicles in the state will be subject to a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee.
DPS Trooper Killed in the Line of Duty Honored in Hockley
October 3, 2024. AUSTIN – Today, hundreds gathered at Community of Faith Church in Hockley to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last month.
DPS Graduates 79 Recruits from Final Academy of 2023
Dec 11, 2023 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 79 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit class C-2023 during a graduation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8, which was held at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick gave the keynote address.
DPS Honors Heroic Actions and Bravery at October PSC Meeting
Oct 11, 2024 · DPS Honors Heroic Actions and Bravery at October PSC Meeting. October 11, 2024. AUSTIN – Yesterday, the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Director McCraw ...
DPS Welcomes 94 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
Nov 17, 2023 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 94 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit class B-2023 during a graduation ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17, which was held at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin.
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
Aug 23, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class A-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Texas Governor …