DPS Current News /news.htm Texas Department if Public Safety Current News en DPS Seeks Information in 1979 Slaying of Dallas Child /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0820b AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking leads in the 1979 homicide of 7-year-old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay, and an increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered Thursday, August 20, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0820b Public Safety Commission Approves Two Promotions for Assistant Chiefs at Department of Public Safety /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0820a AUSTIN - Following approval by the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) on Aug. 14, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the promotions of Majors Thursday, August 20, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0820a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Arkansas /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0819a AUSTIN - Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Patrick Neal Nerren, 50, was captured on Aug. 13 in Arkansas. Nerren, who is affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang Wednesday, August 19, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0819a DPS Announces Three Texas Ranger Promotions /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0818a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the promotion of three Texas Rangers to the rank of captain, including the first two female Ranger captains in DPS history Tuesday, August 18, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0818a REMINDER: Rewards Being Offered for Information on Suspects Involved in Crimes During Capitol Riots /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0813a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind the public that rewards of up to $1,000 are being offered for information that leads to the arrest of individuals who are still wanted Thursday, August 13, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0813a DPS Makes Additional Arrest for Criminal Activity Committed During May Protest at State Capitol /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0811a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) obtained an arrest warrant for the 14th person wanted in connection with the protests and rioting that occurred at the Texas State Capitol in May Tuesday, August 11, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0811a Six Additional Arrests Following May Protests at Texas State Capitol /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0731a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) obtained arrest warrants for six individuals who were wanted for crimes - ranging from felony criminal mischief to riot Friday, July 31, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0731a Reward Offered for Information on Suspects Involved in Capitol Protests /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0722a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the publics help in finding 10 people involved in crimes during protests that led to rioting at the Texas State Capitol on May 30, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0722a ICYMI: Texas DPS Commissions 77 New Troopers at Graduation Ceremony /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0721a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 77 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from its A-2020 recruit class during a graduation ceremony held on Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 21, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0721a DPS Makes Additional Arrests in Connection with Rioting and Assault During the Capitol Protests /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0717a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made two additional arrests in connection with rioting, vandalism and an assault that occurred during protests near Friday, July 17, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0717a DPS Reminds Texans to Take Extra Safety Precautions as Summer Heat Continues to Blaze Across the State /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0714a AUSTIN - As the dog days of summer continue and temperatures across the state top triple digits, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans to take extra safety precautions Tuesday, July 14, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0714a DPS Expands DL Service Offerings, Now Accepting Appointments for Renewals and Replacements in Offices /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0707a AUSTIN - As the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues with the phased reopening of driver license (DL) offices, the department is pleased to announce the expansion of in-person services across the state Tuesday, July 7, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0707a DPS Arrests Two More Suspects for Crimes Related to Capitol Protests /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0706a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested two more suspects in connection with rioting and vandalism that occurred during protests near the Texas State Capitol in May Monday, July 6, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0706a DPS Encourages Texans to Make Safety on the Roads a Priority this Fourth of July /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0703a AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safetys (DPS) annual July Fourth holiday traffic operations Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and Operation Holiday Friday, July 3, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0703a DPS Extends Hours at Four Driver License Offices as Part of Pilot Program /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0701a AUSTIN Beginning today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will offer extended hours until 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, at four driver license (DL) offices as a part of a pilot program that will run from Wednesday, July 1, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0701a DPS Arrests Suspects in Austin for Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes Related to the Capitol Protests /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0629a AUSTIN - On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) executed arrest warrants for two suspects: Darius Deshawn Berkley, 22, of Austin, Texas, who was arrested for rioting Monday, June 29, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0629a DPS Arrests Suspect in Austin for Felony Criminal Mischief, Damage Caused to State Capitol /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0625a AUSTIN - On Tuesday, June 23, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism and damage caused to the Texas State Capitol during a protest Thursday, June 25, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0625a DPS Seeks Information in 1995 Slaying of Beloved Beaumont Teacher /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0618a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1995 cold case homicide of Mary Catherine Edwards. An increased reward of up to Thursday, June 18, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0618a DPS Reminds Drivers to Put Safety First this Memorial Day /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0522a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all Texans to practice safe driving habits this Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 22, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0522a Driver License Offices to Reopen by Appointment Only with Limited Services, Additional Safety Measures Enacted /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0521a AUSTIN - On Tuesday, May 26, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin reopening driver license (DL) offices by appointment only and with limited services Thursday, May 21, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0521a Alternative Issuance Process for Texas Learner License, Commercial Learner Permit Knowledge Tests /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0505a AUSTIN - Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began offering an alternative issuance process for Texas learner license holders, as well as alternatives for individuals seeking a commercial learner permit (CLP) or Tuesday, May 5, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0505a DPS Issues Statement on Death of Retired DPS Colonel James B. Adams /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0426a AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw issued the following statement on the death of former DPS Director James B. Adams Sunday, April 26, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0426a DPS Seeks Leads in 1985 Cold Case Death of Mexia Woman /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0414a AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information and asking for the publics help in solving the 1985 cold case homicide of Dorothy Estep Tuesday, April 14, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0414a ICYMI: In Light of Federal Guidelines for Commercial Drivers, DPS Extends Deadline for CDL Holders to Submit Medical Certificates /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0410a AUSTIN - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the automatic downgrade of commercial driver licenses (CDL) by providing CDL holders with an extension for the medical certificates Friday, April 10, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0410a Additional Locations Added to Quarantine Mandates for Air Travelers Coming into Texas /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0331a AUSTIN - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with enforcing two Executive Orders Tuesday, March 31, 2020 /director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0331a