Texas police officer, an Army veteran, killed in line of duty during car chase
A Texas community is mourning the loss of Navasota Police Sgt. Mark Butler, who died while saving others from a wrong-way driver during a pursuit.

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Driver saved thanks to Texas State Trooper’s rescue efforts
Bodycam video shows North Texas trooper rescuing man from burning vehicle along the highway
Dashcam video shows Texas DPS trooper rescuing driver from burning car in Plano
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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.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting Texas police officer; K-9 shot following manhunt
Robert Davis III allegedly shot and killed a Texas officer Wednesday. A manhunt ended when Houston police fatally shot Davis after he wounded a K-9.
El Paso officials decry rise in high-speed chases, push for safer Texas DPS policies
The El Paso County Commissioners is seeking to bring change to DPS pursuit policies after study finds high speed chases fail to protect public safety
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Texas DPS requests funding for 1,200 new staff members to cut driver license wait times
As Texas’ population grows and people seek REAL ID-compliant licenses, the Texas Department of Public Safety is asking lawmakers for nearly $229 million to hire additional driver license staff and improve technology.
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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
As TdA expands in 22 states, Texas law enforcement continue crackdown
As crime expands in at least 22 states by confirmed Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members, Texas law enforcement officers continue to apprehend them.
Texas eliminates car safety inspections, but these counties still require emissions tests
HB 3297 was signed into law, removing the requirement for state inspections of noncommercial vehicles starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources ahead of the freeze.
Texas DPS raises reward in Houston-area murder from 1981
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has increased its reward for information about the murder of a Houston area mother. The cold case goes back 44 years. On January 6, 1981, 22 year-old Karen Lynn Douglas was found stabbed to death in her northeast Harris county home.