DRUG SEIZURE 2/18/25: The Texas DPS Brush team and the US Border Patrol interdicted 187 lbs of narcotics and arrested three illegal immigrants from Mexico after they smuggled the narcotics across the Rio Grande in Cameron County. The drugs & smugglers were turned over to federal

2/19-2/20 #RGV: Texas DPS Brush Teams, as part of an enhanced border security operation with the US Border Patrol, apprehended multiple illegal immigrants attempting to evade capture in Starr & Hidalgo Counties. This unified collaboration solidifies detection & deterrence

Texas Border Crossings 2/21/25: The latest total SW border apprehensions reflect a historic low in the number of illegal border crossings between the ports of entry. Compared to the same time last year for a total of 4,393 apprehensions. x.com/ltchrisolivare…

ANOTHER COCAINE SEIZURE!  Phenomenal work by our Border Patrol agents at our Javier Vega, Jr. Immigration Checkpoint near Sarita, TX for seizing over 163 lbs. of cocaine valued at $5,150,612.  The occupants of the vehicle will be charged with 21 USC 841 and 846. 🇺🇸💚

#VIDEO 3/2/25: Texas DPS Brush Team, #USBP, & Texas Military Dept. repel a group of illegal immigrants back to Mexico after crossing the Rio Grande by raft in Starr County. One of the illegal immigrants was arrested & referred to US Border Patrol. Gov. Greg Abbott’s Whole of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for South Texas due to heavy rain and flooding in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. #FoxRGV #Univision48

🚨 Texas DPS Arrests Human Smuggler after High-Speed Pursuit in Hidalgo Co. #RGV 5/14/25: The smuggler, Eliseo Hernandez of Edinburg, led Texas DPS Troopers on a reckless chase—running red lights, driving against traffic, and endangering lives. A PIT maneuver ended the pursuit.

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🚨Mission: Safety Accomplished🚨 From the RGV to Austin, our Texas DPS South Texas Region Troopers stood tall—working with local and federal partners to ensure peaceful and safe protests across Texas. Strong work, South Texas. #Safety #ProtectTexas #AlwaysReady #MissionSuccess

It has been nearly a week since devastating flooding struck Kerr County, and still, law enforcement agencies & first responders from across the country continue working in the disaster area. We cannot thank these partner agencies enough. #thankyou #ProtectAndServe #KerrvilleTX

📵 Distracted Driving = Deadly One text. One call. One glance away… that’s all it takes. Stay focused. Stay alive. #DontDriveDistracted #OperationCARE Texas DPS

Labor Day Smuggling Attempt Stopped by Texas DPS in Laredo On this Labor Day, Texas DPS Troopers continue working to protect Texas. Troopers disrupted a human smuggling attempt involving a 14-year-old illegal immigrant driver from Mexico who led Troopers on a high-speed chase,

It was an honor to speak in front of the families and loved ones who have lost someone to fentanyl poisoning at the Soles Walking 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness event in San Antonio, Texas. Alongside Governor Greg Abbott, community partners, elected officials, and law enforcement

🚸 National School Bus Safety Week 🚸 Texas DPS Troopers are riding along to protect what matters most — our kids. 💛 Stop for school buses. 🛑 Slow in school zones. 👀 Stay alert — their lives depend on it. #TexasDPS #TrooperOnTheBus #SchoolBusSafety #WeAreDPS #DriveSafeTexas

🚔 Grappler Ends Pursuit 🚔 A Texas DPS Trooper safely stopped a fleeing vehicle using the Grappler, taking the driver into custody. #TexasDPS #DPSGrappler #PublicSafety #TrooperSafety

UPDATE: HCSO Major Crimes investigators continue to work on the Capital Murder case that occurred in Penitas and have arrested an additional male suspect. The 36 year old will be arraigned tomorrow. The investigation remains ongoing.

Deputies responded to a neighbor dispute call in the 10500 blk of Hwy 107 in rural Edinburg. Multiple people were shot. Two males and one female were deceased on scene. Three males were transported to a hospital, where one additional male didn’t survive. Investigation is ongoing.

🚨 Grappler Deployment 🚨 Texas DPS Troopers assisted Elsa PD with a vehicle refusing to stop. Strong communication led to holding off on a PIT once a grappler unit was en route. Despite weather conditions, troopers worked together for a safe outcome. #TexasDPS #HighwayPatrol

🚨 Starr Co.: Human Smuggling Arrest 4/19/26: Texas DPS Trooper stopped a pickup—driver smuggling 5 illegal immigrants. Arrested, federal charges. All turned over to USBP. Wristbands indicate cartel coordination. #TexasDPS #OperationLoneStar #BorderSecurity

The Texas Department of Public Safety is hosting the inaugural Trooper Eduardo Chavez 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run in honor of a fallen Texas Highway Patrol trooper. 🇺🇸💙 📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 AM 📍 Mission Event Center TxDPS - South Texas Region