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DPS Announces Results from Human Trafficking Operations

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of several human trafficking mitigation and rescue operations conducted during January 2024, which is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Texas DPSOA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Gun Raffle

We are selling 1000 raffle tickets for $100 each, and will draw 4 winners on June 1st.

Governor Abbott Statement On Preliminary Injunction Against SB 4

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Texas’ constitutional right to defend itself following a federal judge granting the Biden Administration's motion for a preliminary injunction against Senate Bill 4, signed into law by the Governor in December 2023:

Lt. Governor Patrick Endorses Speaker Phelan’s Rival, Launches TV Ad Against Him

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has changed his mind about staying out of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s primary race. He is now backing Phelan’s challenger, David Covey, and running a television ad against Speaker Phelan in his district. Patrick said in a recent interview that Phelan “has to go” and that he is “heavily involved” in the race. He added, “When is the last time a lieutenant governor has ever been doing TV commercials in the speaker’s district — we’re supporting David Covey over there — to defeat him. That’s how bad it is.”