A fugitive on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list, Thomas Richard Pennington, has been captured in Austin. The Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division made the

A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety. It was the first bill filed by state Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, to strengthen Texas’ security infrastructure and coordinate a multi-agency,

As Texas’ population grows and people seek REAL ID-compliant licenses, the Texas Department of Public Safety is asking lawmakers for nearly $229 million to hire additional driver license staff and improve technology.

In November of 2024, a Travis County judge dismissed a case against Richard Heyman, a former University of Texas at Austin lecturer charged with Interfering with Public Duties. The case stemmed from an interaction with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers during the April 2024 pro-Palestine protests on UT's campus.

Crime trends across Texas in 2024 reveal Austin's progress and ongoing safety challenges. Explore how it compares to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is emphasizing the significance of the AMBER Alert system and the Statewide Alert Program in safeguarding public safety as part

Robert Davis III allegedly shot and killed a Texas officer Wednesday. A manhunt ended when Houston police fatally shot Davis after he wounded a K-9.

With weather conditions rapidly evolving in parts of Texas this week, including a winter storm warning, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced it would close multiple offices on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service,

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.

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

Driver's license offices across Texas shut down early on Monday due to an "outage," according to a social media post by the Texas Department of Public Safety. "Our staff is working with affected ...

The Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department are investigating, but they do not believe the death was suspicious.