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Texas DPS

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Texas DPS

@TxDPS

Official Twitter feed of the Texas Department of Public Safety. FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 9-1-1

Austin, Texas

Joined October 2008

Texas DPS
@TxDPS
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This morning, DPS Recruit Class D-25 successfully completed the five-mile Legacy Run – a DPS Training Academy tradition that helps mark the end of 30 weeks of rigorous training. Together, they followed Colonel Freeman F. Martin from DPS HQ to the Texas State Capitol. On Friday,
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INCREASED REWARD: The Texas Rangers need help identifying a woman whose remains were found on a ranch in Refugio Co. in 1992. She was shot death, and her body was left at the location about 1-3 years before being discovered. Based off forensic examinations, investigators believe
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Our personnel continue working along the border as part of Governor @GregAbbott_TX Operation Lone Star. stopping illegal crossings and deterring criminal activity between the ports of entry. Thank you to @AliBradleyTV for spending time with DPS brush teams as they worked
Ali Bradley
@AliBradleyTV
Jun 9
#EXCLUSIVE Three interactions with nine illegal immigrants in less than three hours in the Rio Grande Valley 👀 We rode along with @TxDPS @LtChrisOlivarez as they conducted a joint operation with Border Patrol going after those crossing and trying to evade. DPS continues to
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Jun 9
VIDEO: DOZENS of illegal immigrants recovered from a burning trailer in South Texas. On June 4, 2026, DPS Troopers responded to assist Border Patrol Agents in a vehicle pursuit involving a tractor trailer along Highway 281 near Falfurrias. During the pursuit, Troopers deployed a
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FBI Dallas
@FBIDallas
Jun 9
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas Stadium and Fan Festival are No Drone Zones. The FBI and our law enforcement partners take violations seriously. Read one example where a San Francisco man was charged federally for flying a drone within restricted airspace during a National
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@TxDPS
Jun 8
We’re just four days away from Recruit Class D-2025 taking the oath and officially joining the ranks of the Texas Highway Patrol (THP)! Today, these 69 men and women reached another milestone as they received their red THP patch and wore their iconic Texas Tan uniforms for the
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Jun 8
Fentanyl: A deadly synthetic opioid that is impacting communities across Texas and endangering Texans of all ages. Learn about the dangers of fentanyl to help educate your loved ones and save lives at dps.texas.gov/onepillkills. #OnePillKills
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Jun 5
Planning to fly a drone during the 2026 FIFA World Cup games? DPS reminds all drone operators to follow FAA regulations and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) around stadiums and event venues. Unauthorized drone activity can create serious safety risks and may result in
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Jun 5
Our new League City Driver License office is officially OPEN! 🎉 🪪 DPS is always looking for ways to meet the needs of our growing state, and we thank the Texas Legislature for helping us make this new 12-counter facility a reality. Customers can schedule their visit to this
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@TxDPS
Jun 4
DPS is launching Operation Safe Summer – a coordinated initiative to support local law enforcement in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth this summer. ☀️🚔 Under Operation Safe Summer, DPS is proactively responding to the influx of tourists and crowds anticipated
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Jun 3
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup games coming to Texas, DPS reminds everyone to download iWatchTexas and report suspicious activity. If you see something suspicious, say something. Read More Here: bit.ly/4o45hpP
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@TxDPS
Jun 3
HIGHER REWARD OFFERED. Victor Ramos Jr., 19, is this month’s featured fugitive – and an increased reward of $4,000 is now being offered for info that leads to his capture. A resident of Horseshoe Bay, Ramos Jr. has been wanted out of Llano and Burnet counties since August 2025
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@TxDPS
Jun 2
Texas is preparing to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, and safety starts with all of us. As Texas prepares to welcome millions of visitors, DPS encourages everyone to stay alert, drive responsibly, buckle up, avoid distractions behind the wheel and never drink
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