Tomorrow, hundreds will gather in Huntsville to say goodbye to Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. who was tragically killed in the line of duty last week. In the morning, we will join his family, friends and colleagues in honoring his life. Services begin at

This morning, a hero will be laid to rest, as we pay our respects and honor fallen Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., a devoted public servant who tragically lost his life in the line of duty last week. Services will begin at 10 a.m. If you wish to join DPS and pay tribute to

Today, hundreds honored the life and legacy of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. as he was laid to rest in Huntsville. Trooper Adamick’s life was defined by service and a love for his family and friends. That was evident today as countless stories were told

Honoring a Fallen Hero: Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez One year ago today, on September 24, 2024, Trooper Ramirez Vasquez tragically lost his life in the line of duty when he succumbed to his injuries from a vehicle crash. Trooper Ramirez Vasquez joined DPS in 2023 and was

DPS had the opportunity to host the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and its International Visitor Leadership Program at our regional office in North Texas. Eighteen international visitors from 11 different countries joined Texas DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division (CID)

Finding The Right Seat for your child is one of the most important steps you can take to keep them SAFE! 💙 NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat

Today is National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day, and DPS reminds you about the importance of reporting suspicious activity through the iWatchTexas program. iWatchTexas is a critical resource that enables you to report suspicious activity or behavior in

It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week, and Texas DPS asks drivers to educate themselves on the best practices about child passenger safety seats. It’s all about keeping our youngest Texans safe on the road — and the best protection for a child starts with the right car seat.

Have you seen the new driver license? In August, DPS rolled out a new design for Texas driver license and identification cards. These new cards feature: ✅ A black, laser-engraved star in the upper right corner to indicate REAL ID compliance; ✅ Tamper-resistant polycarbonate

In 2024, Texas saw 39,393 crashes with injuries involving a commercial vehicle. In most of those incidents, the passenger car was at fault. We have to do better, y’all. Visit RespectTheRig.org to find more driving tips. #RespectTheRig

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, Car Seat Saturday events will be happening in communities across Texas tomorrow. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be performing free car seat safety checks. Find an event near you ➡️ bit.ly/4nQkdqg.

CAPTURED: Featured Fugitive Captured at San Antonio Job Site Thanks to the work of Texas DPS Special Agents and Troopers, Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez — a Honduran felon from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List — is in custody following his arrest this morning.

Drunk driving crashes are preventable, and it’s up to every driver to plan ahead. Always designate a sober ride home. #90DaysOfSafety #KeepingTexasRoadsSafe #DriveSoberNoRegrets

They can’t take what’s locked away. Visit SafeGunStorageTexas.com to find out more about the different safe gun storage devices available. #keepemsafetexas #safegunstorage

There are lots of things that "click" — one of them will save your life. ✅ Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

Have you been considering a career change? Now is the time — and your journey to a rewarding career full of opportunities begins here. Texas DPS is currently accepting applications for upcoming Recruit Schools, and we’d love to talk to you! Connect with a Recruiter and begin your

CAPTURED: TdA Gang Member and Convicted Murderer in El Paso Co. Thanks to the work of law enforcement Alexis Ramon Perozo-Monasterio — a confirmed Tren de Argua (TdA) gang member and convicted murderer from Venezuela — is back in custody. Texas DPS Special Agents, working in

When you see emergency vehicle’s lights flashing ahead on the side of the road, that means it’s time to move over or slow down. It's the law. By passing emergency vehicles carefully, you are helping ensure that our first responders and roadside personnel can do their jobs

#OnePillKills: Nearly half of all drug-poisoning deaths last year were related to fentanyl, making it the single deadliest drug in American history. Just 2 mg of fentanyl can take a life. That’s why DPS continues to join Gov. Greg Abbott in spreading the word about this

.Texas DPS is home to one of the nation’s top K-9 programs — and this Friday, we’ll add nine new K-9 teams to our growing roster! Check out a behind-the-scenes look at their training and see firsthand how these teams are honing their skills to enhance public safety.