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 Announces Leadership Promotions | Department of Public …
Feb 22, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes at key leadership positions within the department. The promotions are a result of the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Mathis on Jan. 31, after more than three decades of dedicated service.
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 Announces New Division Chiefs in THP and IOD
Dec 20, 2023 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce Bryan Rippee as the new Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol (THP), and Jason Hester as the new Chief of the Infrastructure Operations Division (IOD).
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.