Drone from Texas DPS Spots Unlawful Border Crossing, Migrants Marked with Cartel ‘Cargo Tags’
Drone Pilot Assists in Border Patrol Operation A drone pilot from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft Operations Division discovered three individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally shortly after they crossed the Rio Grande early Thursday morning. The female migrant, accompanied by her three-year-old child, was identified wearing six colorful wristbands on […]
Texas DPS Captures Previously Deported Child Sex Offender Found on Isolated Border Ranch
Border Patrol Arrests Deported Sex Offender in Texas On New Year’s Day, Texas Highway Patrol troopers on horseback apprehended an illegal alien at a remote ranch in Maverick County, close to Eagle Pass. This happened just before noon, as officers closed in on the suspect, identified as Marcio Steven Izaguirre—a 41-year-old Honduran national who had […]
Texas Governor Sends DPS and National Guard to Prevent Antifa Violence at ‘No Kings Day’ Protests
Texas Governor Orders Security for Protests Texas Governor Greg Abbott has activated the National Guard and DPS tactical units to secure the Capitol in Austin, driven by concerns regarding Antifa-related groups and possible unrest during the upcoming “No Kings Day” protests. These demonstrations are part of a broader national campaign opposing President Trump’s policies, which […]
Abbott Directs Texas DPS to Rigorously Implement English Proficiency for Truck Drivers
Texas Governor Enforces English Proficiency for Truck Drivers Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Public Safety Agency to implement strict English language requirements for commercial drivers. This move follows reports highlighting Texas as a significant state for suspending truck drivers due to insufficient English proficiency. In a statement released on Thursday, Gov. Abbott emphasized […]
Texas lawmaker remains in House chamber after declining DPS oversight
Austin – The Texas House session has been postponed until Wednesday morning. In the meantime, one state lawmaker is engaged in a protest that’s attracting considerable attention. Before the session was pushed to Monday, House Speaker Dustin Burrows from Lubbock ordered the door to the chamber locked. He indicated that members would need written permission […]
Governor of Texas Directs DPS and National Guard to Protect Vulnerable Areas Following U.S. Assault on Iran
Texas Governor Enhances Security Measures Following US-Iran Tensions In light of recent events surrounding the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed an increase in patrols around specific “high-risk locations” associated with the Texas State Guard and the Department of Public Safety. He emphasized the need for vigilance to protect local […]
Texas Capitol evacuated due to credible threat to lawmakers discovered by DPS
Texas Capitol Evacuated Due to Threat The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the evacuation of the Texas Capitol building and its adjacent area. This was prompted by a credible threat directed at lawmakers, who were set to attend a protest that day. The Capitol, along with its surroundings, will remain closed temporarily […]
Texas DPS Arrests Fentanyl Trafficker on the Border
Texas K-9 Team Aids in Capturing Fentanyl Smugglers The Texas Department of Public Safety’s K-9 team recently responded to requests from local law enforcement in an effort to apprehend suspected fentanyl smugglers. Their search took place at a ranch located about 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, where the fugitives were ultimately discovered hidden among […]
Abbott orders Texas DPS strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, has led the State Public Security Bureau (DPS) tactical strike team to support the Trump administration's operations to find and arrest illegal immigrants in the state. “Texas is expanding its business to protect Americans and enforce the ruling of the law,” said Abbot on Tuesday. “Today, I instructed the Texas […]
New Texas DPS Mounted Border Team Tracks Down Migrant Got-Aways on Ranches
On November 28, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced the graduation of the first batch of Border Patrol agents. Within a week, the team was already stopping migrants from fleeing into the U.S. interior without being apprehended at the border. Texas DPS officials announced that Border Patrol agents were deployed for the first time […]