Buckle up, Texas — and not just if you’re riding shotgun. A new rule finalized this week will require a seat belt use warning for back seat riders, according to a the U.S. Department of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it began increasing patrols on roads Saturday to ensure safe driving over spring break and ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661 ...

The Texas Roadside Assistance number, 1-800-525-5555, is available 24/7 and printed on the back of every Texas driver’s license. For real-time road updates, visit DriveTexas.org .

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide starting Monday, May 12 as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday.

DPS is stepping up enforcement this Fourth of July. Obey speed limits, buckle up, and avoid drinking and driving to stay ...

During DPS' 2023 Christmas and New Year’s enforcement efforts, there were more than 103,317 citations and warnings issued. This included over 28,578 speeding citations; 1,538 seat belt and child seat ...

During 2024’s spring break and St. Patrick’s Day enforcement efforts, DPS said there were more than 52,793 citations and warnings issued. Those citations included: over 16,360 speeding violations ...

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661 ...