The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers that the Texas Roadside Assistance number is conveniently located on the back of their driver license card. In
Several Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, due to inclement weather.
In November of 2024, a Travis County judge dismissed a case against Richard Heyman, a former University of Texas at Austin lecturer charged with Interfering with Public Duties. The case stemmed from an interaction with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers during the April 2024 pro-Palestine protests on UT's campus.
Crime trends across Texas in 2024 reveal Austin's progress and ongoing safety challenges. Explore how it compares to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
In observance of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Texas Department of Public Safety is calling on Texans to help with a monthlong campaign to enhance their awareness and understanding of human trafficking and the toll it takes on the community throughout January.
Texas was hit with winter weather in the central and southeastern portions of the state, which has caused numerous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations to close. Texas DPS said the customers affected by these closures are being notified and their appointments will be honored at the customer's convenience.
The Texas Department of Public Safety seeks public help to identify a woman who died in a crash in Del Valle on New Year Day, the agency said in a news release.
Robert Davis III allegedly shot and killed a Texas officer Wednesday. A manhunt ended when Houston police fatally shot Davis after he wounded a K-9.
The suspects were taken into custody around 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 14. Several agencies were involved in the arrest, including Austin police patrol, air, K-9 and robbery units, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Texas driver licenses are a pain to get and a pain to renew. We're glad the state is focused on improving the system.
Many people who live along I-10 enjoyed the snow from the comfort of their homes, taking the advice of officials to not get on the roads. But some did, causing backups.