Texas DPS

Meet Recruit Christian Cuervo, a member of the Class C-2025. Originally from Houston, Texas, Christian will begin his career serving the community of Carrizo Springs after graduation. As he prepares to start this new chapter, Christian is excited to get to know the people, places and traditions that make Carrizo Springs unique. If you see him out in the community, don’t hesitate to say hello. Christian is proud to serve and committed to protecting the people he’ll soon call neighbors. #TexasDPS #MeetTheRecruit #ClassC2025 #ProtectAndServe

With just two days until graduation, Recruit Class C-2025 is wrapping up their final week with one of the DPS Training Academy’s most meaningful traditions: the Legacy Run. Before sunrise this morning, 122 recruits, along with DPS leadership and others who once stood in their shoes, took on the nearly five-mile route from DPS Headquarters to the Texas State Capitol. The Legacy Run is more than just a run – it’s a reflection of the grit, discipline and commitment that brought Recruits to graduation week. It represents their journey from Recruits to Texas Highway Patrol Troopers. Watch Class C-2025 graduate this Friday, here: bit.ly/4bq2npu.

Yesterday, Colonel Freeman F. Martin joined Recruit Class C-2025 for the National Defense Presentation Ceremony, which honors Recruits who served in the United States military before joining the department. Later this week, these Recruits will join thousands of other veterans among DPS’ ranks who continue to protect their communities. DPS is proud to have a strong presence of veterans across our agency, and we are grateful they have chosen to continue their career of service with us here in Texas. Class C-2025 graduates this Friday, you can watch the livestream on the DPS YouTube page here: bit.ly/4bq2npu.

Meet Recruit Victoria Butler, part of the DPS Recruit Class C-2025. Victoria is from Bishop, Texas, and will soon begin her career serving the community of Corpus Christi. Throughout the academy, Victoria has been supported by a loving family back home that has stood beside her every step of the way. On graduation day, we won’t just honor the hard work of our recruits — we’ll also recognize the families who supported them throughout this seven-month journey. Their sacrifice, encouragement and dedication make this achievement possible. As these recruits graduate, their families officially become part of the DPS family as well. #TexasDPS #MeetTheRecruit #ClassC2025 #DPSFamily

Up before the sun, this morning, Recruit Class C-2025 ran through the streets of Austin for the honorary Legacy Run ― a run completed by each class during its final few days of the DPS Academy. The 122 Recruits ran from DPS headquarters to the State Capitol – about five miles – joined by many of their instructors, members of DPS leadership and some DPS retirees. The Legacy Run is a special tradition for DPS. It represents the Recruits’ journey on their way to becoming Texas Highway Patrol Troopers. Class C-2025 graduates this Friday, you can watch the livestream on the DPS YouTube page here: bit.ly/4bq2npu

This St. Patrick's Day, please remember to celebrate safely and find a sober ride to your destination. #StPatricksDay2026 #lawenforcement

A special first for the 122 members of Recruit Class C-2025 this morning as they received their red Texas Highway Patrol patch and wore their iconic Texas Tan uniforms for the first time during a Patch Ceremony at DPS’ Legacy Hall at Headquarters in Austin.   The patch is proudly worn by all DPS Troopers as they work to protect and serve our great state, and this ceremony is a major milestone for these men and women as they count down to graduation day on Friday. You can watch Class C-2025 take the oath and officially join the ranks of the Texas Highway Patrol at 10 o’clock this Friday on the DPS YouTube page, here: bit.ly/4bq2npu

Meet Recruit Alexis Armendariz, a member of Class C-2025. Born and raised in Alpine, Texas, Alexis brings a strong legacy of service to DPS. He served eight years in the United States Navy and previously worked in law enforcement. For Alexis, joining DPS was the natural next step in a life dedicated to protecting others. If you’re transitioning from the military or another law enforcement career, your experience and leadership are valued here. Join us and continue your mission of service with the Texas Department of Public Safety visit bit.ly/4uqEBT4 to apply. #TexasDPS #MeetTheRecruit #ClassC2025 #JoinDPS

Join DPS as we raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl — and help protect your family, friends and loved ones. This deadly drug is impacting Texans of all ages, and we need your help to spread the message. #onepillkills Learn more at dps.texas.gov/onepillkills.

Today, hundreds gathered at Church of the Open Door in Waco to honor retired Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Shown, who passed away from complications related to a line-of-duty injury sustained in 1988. Though his life was forever changed that day, Trooper Shown never stopped serving others—spending years encouraging and inspiring the next generation of DPS Troopers. His courage, resilience and commitment to service will never be forgotten.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to work alongside our local partners to keep Texas roads safe. Recently, DPS Aircraft Operations teamed up with the Lubbock Police Department to target reckless drivers. These partnerships are critical to protect our communities — allowing Troopers to identify dangerous driving behavior and guide officers on the ground to keep others on the road safe. Thank you to our partners @LubbockPolice for their continued collaboration and commitment to public safety. 📺 @KCBD11 rode along to see how teamwork helps make our roads safer for everyone.

ANSWERING THE CALL: This week, Recruits from the DPS Training Academy Classes C-2025, D-2025 and A-2026 answered another call to help Texans in need – a call for blood donations. @wearebloodtx had issued a call for O- and O+ blood donations in the wake of the Austin mass shooting. So, on Thursday, more than two dozen DPS Recruits with matching blood types lined up to donate – helping make sure local hospitals would be prepared with the supplies they needed. 
DPS is proud to support our local hospitals and community partners – and proud of these Recruits for giving back to the communities they’ll soon protect and serve. #communitypartnerships #lawenforcement #Recruits #DPS

🎬 Season 2 - Episode 5 🎬 Earlier this month, we celebrated International Women’s Day. One month from now, hundreds of women will gather for the Inspiring Women Leaders Conference in San Antonio, Texas. So today, we continue our celebration of women and the important work they do at the Texas Department of Public Safety in this episode of Voices Beyond the Mission. #lawenforcement #DPS #WomenLeadership

Ready to start your next chapter? The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is holding recruiting events in North Carolina next week. If you're interested in a career where anything is possible, where service comes first and where you're part of a real team that makes an impact every single day -- DPS might be the place for you! Learn more about salary, benefits and requirements at joindps.com

💥BUSTED: DPS seizes OVER 500 POUNDS of drugs in Central Texas💥 Around 2:30 this morning, a Waco District DPS Trooper stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations along IH-35. During the stop, DPS K-9 Karma was deployed and positively alerted to the vehicle. The Trooper discovered approximately 480 pounds of methamphetamine and 40 pounds of black tar heroin. This is just one example of how DPS Troopers and their K-9 partners are keeping dangerous drugs out of Texas communities every day.

Members of the DPS Honor Guard Drill Team are preparing to compete and perform at the Steve Young National Honor Guard Exhibition and Tribute during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. next month. The event brings teamsfrom across the country together to pay tribute to officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their routines require intense dedication — performing with full-weight ceremonial rifles and practicing for hours to perfect each movement. Every performance is about honoring those who gave their lives in the line of duty and standing as a symbol of strength for their families and the department. Thank you to @KCBD11 for highlighting the dedication and sacrifice behind this important tradition. #NationalPoliceWeek #HonorGuard #TexasDPS #ThinBlueLine

Meet Recruit Diana Alvarado, a member of Class C-2025. Originally from Eagle Pass, Texas, Diana will soon return home to serve the community that raised her. She joined DPS to show her daughters that they are capable of doing hard things and chasing big goals. As graduation approaches, Diana is looking forward to getting back home to her family and beginning her career as a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper. At DPS, pursuing excellence and serving the people of Texas can go hand in hand with building a strong family. #TexasDPS #MeetTheRecruit #ClassC2025 #WomenInLawEnforcement

Four Days – Nearly 400 Stakeholders – One Focus: Prevent Targeted Violence. Last week, the Texas DPS hosted the 2026 Preventing Targeted Violence Conference, bringing together hundreds of stakeholders from the U.S. and Canada with the focus of preventing targeted violence, mass attacks and terrorism through early intervention and collaboration. Attendees learned about pre-attack indicators, strategies for early intervention, behavior threat assessments and more. Details here: dps.texas.gov/news/dps-hosts…

🔥Season 2: Episode 5 🔥 A new episode of Voices Beyond the Mission hits this Friday, and today we have a sneak peek! From the Texas Rangers to the Texas Highway Patrol and every division in between - meet some of the women who have made their careers at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). 🎬Hear what drives them each day - on an all-new episode this Friday. 🎬 @TxDPSSouth

A Texas DPS Trooper from our @TxDPSCapitol Region located and arrested a wanted fugitive during a transient camp cleanup along I-35 late last month. DPS is proud to work alongside our local law enforcement partners, like @Austin_Police, every day. #publicsafety #lawenforcement #police #DPS