Texas Department of Public Safety

Trump to install Texas border czar

Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says

Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.

USA Today · 1d

With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick

Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say

Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Trooper Cody Durham, DPS and Texas

WFAA8 · 17h

Bodycam video shows North Texas trooper rescuing man from burning vehicle along the highway

In a bodycam video released by DPS, you can see Trooper Durham immediately opening the back passenger door, entering the smoke-filled vehicle and beginning to pull the driver out until he was able to remove him from the vehicle and pull him safely away from the fire.

CBS Texas on MSN · 20h

Dashcam video shows Texas DPS trooper rescuing driver from burning car in Plano

Trooper Cody Durham was on a routine patrol on the Dallas Tollway when he noticed a crashed vehicle engulfed in flames.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 18h

DPS trooper rescues driver from burning vehicle, footage shows

A trooper saved a motorist from a burning vehicle following a crash on the Dallas Tollway last week, a Texas Department of Public Safety video shows. The agency said Trooper Cody Durham was on a routine patrol near Spring Creek Parkway on Jan.

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Department of Public Safety

The latest Department of Public Safety news from The Texas Tribune. By Ayden Runnels Jan. 7, 2025 The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in ...

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DPS provides Winter safety tips to keep Texans safe on the roads and in their homes

The Texas Department of Public Safety would like to remind Texans "that extreme cold, freezing rain can pose major hazards to ...

MyTexasDaily4d

Texas Department of Public Safety highlights importance of AMBER Alerts on National Day

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is emphasizing the significance of the AMBER Alert system and the Statewide Alert ...

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Texas Department of Public Safety highlights National AMBER Alert Day

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the importance of the AMBER Alert notifications to keep the community safe. In 2024, DPS sent out 47 AMBER ...