DPS News | Department of Public Safety
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Public Safety Commission Forms Selection Committee, Begins Process to Name New DPS Director. September 6, 2024. AUSTIN – Today, the Public Safety Commission (PSC) formally created a selection committee to assist in the process of naming a new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Starting Sept. 1, current Chief of Innovation and Data Office (IDO), Jessica Ballew, will move to become the Chief of Information Technology (IT) and IDO will dissolve into the IT Division. The remainder of the vacancies, which were created by retirements, are being filled through promotions.
Press Releases | Department of Public Safety
WEBSep 16, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27.
Trouble at Texas DPS leads to monthslong delays in obtaining …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Ever wonder why it takes so long to get an appointment at a Texas driver's license office? Data obtained by NBC 5 Investigates reveals what's going on inside the Texas DPS.
Gov. Greg Abbott sends 30 more troopers to continue Austin …
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Gov. Greg Abbott is sending 30 additional Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to continue patrolling Austin, even though city leaders ended a widely criticized partnership in which...
Texas DPS making 300 traffic stops a day in Austin police …
WEBApr 4, 2023 · State troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are averaging 16 arrests and 300 traffic stops per day in Austin under a controversial new partnership with the short-staffed...
Austin police, Texas DPS partner up to improve response times …
WEBMar 27, 2023 · City of Austin leaders announced a plan they expect will improve safety, decrease traffic fatalities, improve police response time and reduce crime in Austin, thanks to a new partnership.
Tension is rising as Texas state police patrol Austin streets | The ...
WEBMay 2, 2023 · A month after the Texas Department of Public Safety began patrolling Austin streets, city officials have both praised a drop in violent crime and condemned the operation’s disparate impact on ...
Austin police, Texas DPS partnership suspended weeks after …
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Austin officials ended the Police Department's partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, citing concerns of reports that troopers pulled a gun on a 10-year-old boy...
DPS News | Department of Public Safety
WEBJan 13, 2021 · Recent Press Releases. DPS Announces Temporary Capitol Closing. January 15, 2021. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds out of an abundance of caution Saturday, January 16 – Wednesday, January 20.