Law Enforcement News

Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity issues. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified DPS that the company it […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted Driving traffic enforcement campaign—looking for drivers who are texting, failing to Move Over or Slow down or otherwise distracted […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign—looking for people who are speeding, […]

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold its legacy run for Recruit Class C-2024 on Friday, March 14, 2025. The four-mile run will take off early Friday morning from DPS headquarters and end at the Texas State Capitol. DPS first implemented the run – which was originally an eight-mile route – […]