Texas state troopers News

Expect More Troopers on Patrol During Holidays in Texas

Texas troopers will increase patrols over the more than two-week holiday period with officers on the lookout for drunken drivers. The Texas Department of Public Safety says expanded patrols begin Dec. 19 and run through Jan. 2. The period includes …

Texas DPS Increasing Holiday Patrols

Texas troopers have increased patrols to watch for drunken drivers during a three-week holiday reporting period. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the additional DWI patrols began Friday and run through Jan. 2. The period includes Christmas and New …

Texas DPS watching for DWI, Violators Over Thanksgiving

Texas troopers will be on the road watching for people driving drunk and other traffic violators during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. DPS on Monday encouraged travelers to practice safe driving habits and use seat belts. AAA estimates about 3.4 …

Texas Troopers Make Hundreds of DWI Arrests

Texas troopers have made nearly 1,700 driving-while-intoxicated arrests in a special enforcement period that included Labor Day weekend. The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday announced results of the anti-drunken driving push over an 18-day period. Additional patrol hours …