In Texas, adhering to the Move Over Law is crucial for the safety of emergency responders and road workers. Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Department of Public Safety, emphasizes the importance of this legislation to protect lives and avoid hefty fines.
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
Texas steps up efforts against the Tren de Aragua gang, with the state's Operation Lone Star leading to numerous immigrant apprehensions and criminal arrests.
University of Houston, University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems among those determining next steps after Greg Abbott's orders on Chinese espionage
(The Center Square) – Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched his border security mission, Operation Lone Star, in 2021, OLS officers have apprehended more than 530,600 illegal border crossers. They’ve also made more than 50,000 criminal arrests, with more than 43,000 felony charges reported.
James Barragán: Well, this is a response, of course, to what happened in New Orleans. And he really wants to beef up security. He said he wants to beef up the connections between federal, local and state agencies so that they’re communicating, making sure to flag any potentially harmful forces, and beefing up the anti-terrorism task forces.
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
More than 350 people from across the country participated in a DPS conference aimed at sharing information on preventing terrorism.
President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.
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