A Texas community is mourning the loss of Navasota Police Sgt. Mark Butler, who died while saving others from a wrong-way driver during a pursuit.

A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety. It was the first bill filed by state Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, to strengthen Texas’ security infrastructure and coordinate a multi-agency,

The El Paso County Commissioners is seeking to bring change to DPS pursuit policies after study finds high speed chases fail to protect public safety

The latest Department of Public Safety news from The Texas Tribune. By Ayden Runnels Jan. 7, 2025 The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is emphasizing the significance of the AMBER Alert system and the Statewide Alert Program in safeguarding public safety as part

Texas DPS pursuit policy does not limit high speed chases to violent crimes like most law enforcement agencies

HB 3297 was signed into law, removing the requirement for state inspections of noncommercial vehicles starting Jan. 1, 2025.

High-speed pursuits in El Paso COunty have have become a significant concern for the El Paso community, prompting county commissioners to addre

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking, focusing on dismantling the organizations behind this crime. In 2024, DPS Special Agents

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the importance of the AMBER Alert notifications to keep the community safe. In 2024, DPS sent out 47 AMBER

Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday. “The Chevron Marathon must go on,” Whitmire said during a Friday morning news conference.