The fentanyl crisis is impacting Texans of all ages ― and that’s why Gov. Greg Abbott tasked DPS and other state agencies with spreading the word about the dangers of fentanyl.

Learn more at dps.texas.gov/onepillkills.

DYK? DPS canine teams undergo rigorous training before graduating from the Texas Highway Patrol's Canine Program. Depending on their specialty, our canines are trained in tracking, drug detection or explosives detection.

#ProtectAndServe

#OperationLoneStar Weekly Recap
4/6 - 4/12

#NEW : Texas DPS recovered 23 illegal
immigrants concealed inside a flatbed trailer during an #OperationLineStar traffic stop in La Salle County.

El Paso — The weekly line up below feature arrests made for Human Smuggling from March 15th — April 4th during Operation Lone Star.

If you see signs of criminal activity in your neighborhood, report it: Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-252-(TIPS)(8477)

#OperationLoneStar

A media briefing will be held at 2:45 p.m. today at the media staging area.

Media staging area is at 908 US 290 in Brenham at the Graham Lodge No. 20.

A press conference will be held this afternoon to provide updated information.

We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community.

Additional resources are en route to assist.

Please continue to avoid the area.

#Breaking - A commercial motor vehicle ran into the Brenham DPS Office, and there are reports of multiple serious injuries.

PIO is headed to the scene.

Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area.

Updates will be provided here.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and DPS wants to remind all Texans to put safety first behind the wheel and avoid distractions while driving. Put your phone away and keep your eyes on the road. Together, we can all do our part to make Texas roadways safer.

Destroying state property is against the law. Period.
 
Last week, DPS Aircraft Operations & Texas Rangers worked together to arrest an illegal immigrant seen cutting c-wire near Gate 36 in El Paso.

The Texas DPS Brush Team & #USBP located 4 illegal immigrants who just crossed the Rio Grande in Mission #RGV . A 16-year-old smuggling foot guide from Mexico was taken into custody. This is a result of a joint anti-smuggling operation targeting smuggling guides. #OperationLoneStar

Fifteen years ago, the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program began training front-line officers to recognize indicators that a child may be a victim, at-risk of victimization or missing. IPC uses a multidisciplinary approach in its training – and that…

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today, we want to share with you more about the work that DPS Special Agents do every day to protect children.

Within DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division is the Human Trafficking Program, which works with local, state and federal…

Today is #SolarEclipse day! As you enjoy this exciting day, DPS wants to remind everyone to exercise caution and drive defensively.

🌖 Find safety tips to help you enjoy this historic event at bit.ly/4cN8tAo. 🌔

Courtesy | Service | Protection

Rain or shine, DPS Troopers patrol Texas roadways to ensure the safety of everyone who travels them. Please do your part and put safety first every time you get behind the wheel.

LATEST NEWS: DPS Arrests More Than 200 Illegal Immigrants for State Crimes in El Paso

AUSTIN – Texas DPS confirms the arrests of 214 illegal immigrants on state rioting charges in connection with the March 21, 2024, incident near Gate 36 in El Paso.

DID YOU KNOW? Through the Texas Highway Patrol’s Safety Education Service, DPS offers specialized programing to schools, churches, community groups and other organizations — including a One Pill Kills fentanyl awareness presentation.

Learn more at dps.texas.gov/onepillkills.

Destroying state property is a crime—those responsible will be arrested & charged.

On 3/29/24, DPS arrested 4 illegal immigrants caught cutting C-Wire & attempting to breach the fence near Gate 36 in El Paso.

All 4 have now been charged. #OperationLoneStar

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and DPS is working to raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse and protecting Texas children.

You may have noticed we changed our profile picture across our social media channels.