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In the days since, Republicans have tried several strategies to bring Democrats home, including issuing warrants of civil ...

With the Democratic quorum break entering its second week, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Monday that troopers from the ...

A gunman opened fire Monday outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, killing at least three people, and a suspect has been arrested, police said.

The arrests occurred on Thursday morning after DPS stopped a van carrying immigrant men in front of a construction site in ...

In the days since, Republicans have tried several strategies to bring Democrats home, including issuing warrants of civil ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now accepting applications for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP) expansion for medical marijuana dispensing licenses.

State trooper Freeman H. Martin was driving 101 mph in a 45 mph zone when he blew through a red light and hit another car ...

Governor Abbott attended the Texas DPS's 90th anniversary and a graduation ceremony, delivering a keynote to new troopers.

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin couple is suing the city of Austin, the Austin Police Department, the Texas Department of Public ...

AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) — Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that it is celebrating 90 years of service. After nine decades of service, DPS has grown into one of the nation’s most ...

One of Texas' rowdiest streets is set to get a revamp as local leaders work to improve public safety along the infamous ...