Texas Department of Public Safety

A proud moment for Class B-2024 as they earn their Texas Highway Patrol patch and wear the iconic Texas tan for the first time. This milestone marks the culmination of their training and signals that graduation is just around the corner. These Trooper Trainees are ready to protect and serve the people of Texas. #TexasDPS #TexasHighwayPatrol #DPS

The 130 Trooper Trainees of Class B-2024 hit the pavement this morning for the DPS Legacy Run — a four-mile journey from HQ to the Texas State Capitol. This tradition honors the legacy of those who served before and sets the standard for those who will follow. These future Troopers are ready to uphold our commitment to courtesy, service and protection. #DPSLegacyRun #TexasDPS #TexasHighwayPatrol

This morning, Class B-2024 participated in the DPS Legacy Run, a four-mile tradition symbolizing dedication, perseverance and the unbreakable bond between those who have served and those who will. Now these Trooper Trainees are ready to write their own chapter in the DPS history book, and we look forward to their graduation on Dec. 13. Watch today's video featuring Class B-2024's Legacy Run at https://lnkd.in/gmbKgc9h. #DPSLegacyRun #TexasDPS

DPS is reminding Texans about changes coming to the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program next month. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration. All non-commercial vehicles in the state will be subject to a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee, which will be paid when you register your vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. It is important to note that emissions tests are different than vehicle safety inspections. While comprehensive vehicle safety inspections will be eliminated for all non-commercial vehicles, Texans whose vehicles are registered in emissions counties will still be required to have emissions tests. With regard to commercial vehicles, all commercial vehicles in all counties will still be required to obtain a passing vehicle safety inspection. Because they will still need to pay for a safety inspection, commercial vehicles will be exempt from the inspection program replacement fee. For more information about the upcoming changes, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3B6HAtb.

DPS’ new Border Mounted Patrol Unit, which graduated its inaugural class on Nov. 22, made its first apprehension in Maverick County this week. Working with a DPS K-9, the Border Mounted Patrol Unit apprehended two illegal immigrants after a nearly 11-mile track. The two illegal immigrants, from Mexico, were attempting to evade capture by traversing through multiple ranches. #OperationLoneStar

WANTED: DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for December AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month. Raymond Lee Trejo, 35, of Abilene, has been wanted out of Taylor Co. since May 2024 for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. In 2009, Trejo was convicted of sexual assault of a child and subsequently sentenced to 10 years confinement in prison. Trejo is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has tattoos on his face, neck, chest and both arms. He has scars on his head and right knee. (View his wanted bulletin at https://bit.ly/3BcFsA4.) To be eligible for cash rewards, tipsters MUST provide information to authorities using one of the following three methods: ☎️ Call Crime Stoppers: (800) 252-TIPS (8477); 💻 Submit a web tip: https://bit.ly/4gkAalL; 📱 Submit a Facebook tip on Texas 10 Most Wanted (https://bit.ly/3PzsLUu). Read more at https://bit.ly/3ZpZ0ZA.

📣 NOW HIRING: Work for DPS 📣 Are you looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits? Look no further than DPS ― we are looking for qualified applicants to join our team! Check out this week’s featured openings below: POSITION: Associate Director of MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Section) DIVISION: Infrastructure Operations LOCATION: Austin CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2024 APPLY ONLINE: https://bit.ly/41kOc1B POSITION: Records Analyst DIVISION: Information Technology LOCATION: Austin CLOSING DATE: 12/13/2024 APPLY ONLINE: https://bit.ly/49kpEYy Interested in other opportunities? Learn more about a career with DPS and view all job openings at https://bit.ly/3hP3GnN. #Hiring #ApplyToday

Every year, DPS employees come together to provide gifts for children in the care of Child Protective Services as part of the annual Holiday Wishes campaign. Today, we loaded up gifts to make their way to 320 children in Central Texas who are in state care. DPS employees from every division and every region of the state, along with some DPS retirees, helped sponsor gifts for these children. This annual toy drive is run through the State Agency Council under the Texas Governor's Commission for Women. It was truly a special day for the department, and we hope these gifts brighten these children's day.

One of the last training events that Trooper Trainees complete during their time at the DPS Academy is the Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX). This exercise puts Trooper Trainees through real-life scenarios — from high-risk stops to crisis intervention — to simulate a potential day in the life of a Texas State Trooper. FOX 7 Austin joined DPS and Trooper Trainees from Class B-2024 in Florence yesterday for a first-hand look at JFTX and the comprehensive training our Trooper Trainees undergo at the DPS Academy. Class B-2024 is set to graduate from the DPS Academy on December 13.

'Tis the season for making lists and checking them twice. Now is a great time to check one more thing — like renewing your driver license — off of your list before the end of the year. Want to make it happen? ✅ First, check to see if you're eligible to renew online. ✅ If you need to visit a driver license office for your transaction, schedule your appointment through our easy-to-use online scheduling system. Everything you need for online and in-person transactions can be found on our website at https://bit.ly/DL-Services.