A bill that passed the state legislature and has been sent to the governor does not give “full authority” to law enforcement ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety has a new director: Col. Freeman Martin, a former Texas Ranger and deputy director of the DPS. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Martin in a change of command ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A swearing in ceremony was held Monday for the new director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the state's largest law enforcement entity made up of more than 11,000 ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commemorated the legacy of officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their ...

“These troopers represent the best of Texas,” DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said. “They are highly skilled, deeply committed and driven by a sense of duty.” The multi-day competition was ...

Slow Down laws in our respective states,” said Texas DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. “Too many law enforcement officers and first responders have lost their lives simply doing their jobs along ...

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steve McCraw will retire at the end of the year after 15 years leading the department. McCraw made the announcement Friday during a graduation ...

AUSTIN, Texas — After 15 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Col. Steven McCraw has retired. On Wednesday, McCraw left DPS headquarters in Austin for the final time.

Family Lays Wreath for Fallen Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today honored the ...

Colonel Freeman Martin, a former Texas Ranger and deputy DPS director, was sworn in by Gov. Greg Abbott in a change of command ceremony outside DPS headquarters in Austin. According to his DPS ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Col. Steve McCraw is retiring from his position as the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). He made the announcement during his commencement speech at a DPS ...