Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) News

Texas Takes 1.6K Commercial Vehicles Off the Road After International Roadcheck

Texas public safety officials said on Aug. 18 that an inspection of 6,288 commercial motor vehicles in the state resulted in more than 1,000 citations, over 18,500 warnings and more than 1,600 vehicles taken out of service for safety violations. …

Intoxicated Drivers Beware: Texas Troopers Are on the Lookout

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, along with other law enforcement agencies, will once again increase their patrols on the state’s roadways this holiday season, the Insurance Council of Texas reports. Texas has the most alcohol-related traffic deaths in …

In Safety Push, Texas Troopers Riding School Buses

Some Texas troopers are giving up patrol cars and instead ride school buses in a child safety effort. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the plan is part of National School Bus Safety Week, which began Monday and runs …

Texas DPS Touts Success of Border Crime, Vehicle Safety Initiative

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that a multi-agency law enforcement initiative, dubbed Operation Strong Safety, that targeted crime, unsafe commercial vehicles and unsafe driving practices has been successful. The operation temporarily increased the patrol presence in the …