APD Says DPS Is Doing Great, but Are They?

DPS won’t tell us where they’re patrolling or who they’re arresting

"...on the partnership – but key questions about where DPS patrols and whom they're arresting remain unanswered...."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Director Steve McCraw Issues Immigration Marching Orders

Since Nov. 4, DPS troopers "have an obligation" to work with ICE, Border Patrol

"...something?" the caller asked. "Doing an article, um, about DPS and the Border Patrol?" The person said they were..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

DPS Pulls Back on Forensics Charges

Decision comes one week after agency introduces new policy

"...DNA testing and alcohol, toxicology, and controlled substances analysis, DPS rescinded the proposed charges on Friday (July 28), hours..."

July 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Interim DPS Director Named

Highway Patrol Major Stan Clark succeeds Davis, at least for now

"...a scathing Sunset Review of the department and the DPS's failure to protect the Governor's Mansion from arson. Today,..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...story included an account of the traffic stop by DPS of Carlos and Angel Meza, as reported by Fox..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin

DPS troopers invited back to town

"...Austin neighborhoods targeted during the first phase of the APD/DPS partnership, which saw 100 state troopers patrolling streets mostly..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Oops! DPS Can't Afford Voter ID

Agency lacks budget to replace ID card printers

"...division, has testified that dozens of counties have no DPS license office because the agency can’t afford to replace..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dumb Criminals No Match for DPS Narcs

How many drug runners does it take to get caught by the DPS?

"...incompetence in the haulers. Really. We love the pictures DPS regularly provides for these busts, but mostly because we're..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

"Not the Finest Moment for the DPS"

Investigator blames inadequate and poorly trained security staffing, malfunctioning equipment for security breach

"...before the Texas Public Safety Commission, which oversees the DPS...."

June 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Court Halts New DPS License Rules

Travis Co. judge says agency overstepped rule-making authority

"...The Public Safety Commission, which oversees DPS, last year devised a new rule that requires non-U.S...."

April 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

DPS Troopers Score Big in 2006

"...photos! "Our troopers are highly trained in drug interdiction," DPS Highway Patrol Chief Randall K. Elliston said. The record-setting..."

May 31, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...no one knows how many people are being affected. DPS's system for counting the detainees is grossly flawed and..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...his desk, Vera rails against the myriad ways that DPS has made local folks' lives miserable, and maybe has..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

DPS Documents: More Questions About Killer-D Manhunt

The back story of the hunt for the House Democrats gets more and more intriguing.

"...return to duty station." According to published reports, several DPS narcotics officers joined North on that fool's errand, and..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...Following the city's decision to end the Austin Police Department/DPS partnership, Abbott announced in a July 13 tweet that..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Slapped in 'Troopergate' Verdict

Jury finds that agency rigged a 2001 promotional exam to favor good ol' boys

"...Public Safety, in a 2-year-old case brought by 16 DPS lieutenants. The jury found that DPS rigged a promotional..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...City leaders cited “recent events” that were not, as..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

DPS Releases Poopgate Docs

Emails do little to prove security threat

"...It seems Texas DPS is SOL in its efforts to back up allegations..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The DPS Throne and the Power Behind It

"...appointed by the governor, has final say, traditionally the DPS directorship rotates between the two divisions -- suits one..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Report Details DPS Failures in Fire Case

Lack of training, staff shortages among DPS' shortcomings

"...The memo, from Sgt. Michael A. Escalante of the DPS' Narcotics Service – and a former member of George..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

DPS Turns to Secret Service for Security Advice

Mansion fire not the 'finest moment' for DPS

"...The testimony came from DPS Sgt. Michael Escalante, a former chief of mansion security..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Weed Watch: DPS Says Drug Seizures Up

Troopers collect $160 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana, department reports

"...the seized booty is worth a cool $160 million, DPS reports. "Our troopers, who are trained to be on..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hiding Behind Homeland Security Act, DPS Sues AG

Revealing camera locations would compromise security, troopers argue

"...Observer Executive Editor Jake Bernstein filed the request with DPS, seeking video footage captured by cameras in the hallway..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dismal DPS Data

"...Austin Sanders’ article of 4/28 are troubling. ["APD Says DPS Is Doing Great, but Are They?" News] First, the..."

May 2, 2023 Postmarks

Don’t Book ’em, Danno: DPS Backs Off on Pot Busts

State troopers take cite-and-release stance amid continued hemp-law fallout

"...cite and release came via a July 10 internal DPS memo recently obtained by The Texas Tribune. The missive,..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

DPS to Charge for Forensic Work

Policy to go into effect on Sept. 1

"...The Lege stays at it. Thanks to Rider 58..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DPS to Audit Austin Rape Case Clearance

APD chief asks for review of cases that aren't really solved

"...APD processes and clears sexual assault cases. Run by DPS's Uniform Crime Reporting program, the audit intends to ensure..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DPS Cocaine Dealer Sent to the Slammer

Crime lab analyst one of four imprisoned for stealing seized cocaine by swapping it for look-a-like blocks.

"...from the agency's Jersey City facility. Hinojosa worked for DPS for nearly five years and spent several of them..."

Feb. 18, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Vehemently Against DPS Surcharges

"...painfully aware of a new program instituted by the DPS: The "Conviction Surcharge/Driver Responsibility Program." Using this new authority,..."

June 22, 2006 Postmarks

About That DPS Cutback

So, when can you get your license these days?

"...On June 5, with little notice, the DPS abruptly instituted shorter office hours at 11 offices in..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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