Integrity. Excellence. Accountability. Teamwork. These are the pillars that guide the DPS way of life and our people as they work to fulfill our mission to protect and serve Texas. Are you ready to answer the call and become a Texas State Trooper? Visit

Last week, DPS had the privilege of joining Alessandra Salas, the daughter of fallen DPS Special Agent Anthony Salas, at her graduation from El Paso Community College. DPS personnel presented Alessandra with a letter of achievement and special coin from Chief Floyd Goodwin, DPS

Tomorrow, we will host our annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at @TxDPS Headquarters in Austin. This ceremony will honor fallen DPS officers who lost their lives in the line of the duty, as well as their families who have sacrificed and lost so much. Governor @GregAbbott_TX

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RT @TxDPSNorth: Crash reconstruction is a key duty of State Troopers. Through expert training in mapping, vehicle dynamics & evidence analy….

The impacts of fentanyl are devastating — and deadly. Fentanyl is often pressed into fake pills or cut into street drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine — and often without the user knowing it. One of the challenges in combating this crisis is the fact that these

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Good morning, Texas!. As a reminder, DPS’ annual Memorial Day holiday enforcement campaign is currently underway, with Troopers focused on enforcing seat belt laws and encouraging Texans to drive safely to reduce crashes and make our roadways safer. It’s a new week, and we

Earlier today, our Pipe and Drum Corps and Drill Team paid special tribute to fallen DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez on the Capitol Grounds in Washington, DC. As National Police Week draws to a close, we want to take another moment to honor the life and legacy of Trooper

Heads up, Texas: Make sure you stay weather aware this weekend.

RT @LtChrisOlivarez: MUST WATCH: DPS Canine Furia Tracks Down Fleeing Suspect for Parole Violation for Fentanyl. 5/7/25, @TxDPS K-9 Furia w….

Since 2016, @TxDPS has trained and vetted around 500 professionals from law enforcement, governmental agencies, nonprofits and private industries who all play a role in protecting critical infrastructure. The Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO) Program arms ILOs with tools to

DID YOU KNOW? You can view current wait times for appointments at driver license offices across the state on our website at These are updated daily and provide an estimate for customers needing an appointment. When you’re ready, head over to our online

In this week’s episode of Voices Beyond the Mission, you’ll meet Texas Ranger Ernesto “EJ” Salinas from Ranger Company D. Ranger Salinas shares his experiences growing up, what inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement and the path that him into the ranks of the Texas

Today, we recognize and thank our steadfast leader, Colonel Freeman F. Martin, for 35 years of service with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). A member of DPS Recruit Class A-90, Colonel Martin rose through the ranks from Highway Patrol Trooper to Texas Ranger to

This week, members of DPS joined the family of fallen DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez to pay tribute and honor his life and sacrifice as part of National Police Week. Family members attended a candlelight vigil and visited the National Police Memorial, where Trooper Ramirez

RT @TxDPSSouth: 🚨 Sneak Peek Alert! 🚨.This Friday, Episode 6 of Voices Beyond the Mission drops—featuring a Texas Ranger from Company D. H….

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13. May 15 is commemorated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Today is a somber reminder of the ultimate sacrifice our fallen have made in service of others, and we hope you’ll join

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RT @TxDPSSouth: 📣 South Texas Troopers stepped up during the #MoveOverSlowDown operation—speaking out to protect those who serve. 🎥 Watch….

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