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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
8 months
Integrity. Excellence. Accountability. Teamwork. These are the pillars that lead the DPS way of life and our Troopers as they go to work every day to fulfill their mission to protect and serve Texas. More at today!
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is proud to protect and serve this great state. We thank the brave men and women who have made the last 89 years possible and look forward to the future.
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@GovAbbott
Gov. Greg Abbott
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Today, we celebrate 89 years of the @TxDPS . Since their creation by the Texas Legislature in 1935, our brave DPS troopers have served and protected countless Texans in every corner of our great state. Thank you for your continued service and bravery.
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@GregAbbott_TX
Greg Abbott
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Happy birthday to @TxDPS ! Thank you to the brave men and women who answered the call to protect and serve Texas communities for 89 years. DPS troopers are the best and brightest in the nation, and Texas is grateful for their service.
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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Today, we mark 89 years! On Aug. 10, 1935, the Texas Legislature created @TxDPS . Every day since, the men & women of DPS have worked tirelessly to fulfill our mission to protect & serve. It is an honor, and as we celebrate this special day, we look forward to the next 89 years!
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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DPS K-9 teams participating in a training in Grimes County helped capture two wanted teens during a manhunt this week. Gecoren Smith McQuinney, 19, and a 16-year-old suspect were wanted out of Dallas County for aggravated robbery and had evaded to Houston. The manhunt began
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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. @realDailyWire recently spent time with DPS in Eagle Pass, Texas, for a firsthand look at the work being done to secure the border as part of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX 's Operation Lone Star. Watch the full report ➡ .
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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As Texas students head back to the classroom, it’s important for everyone to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings. DPS wants to remind students, parents, teachers and school administrators about iWatchTexas ― a tool that allows Texans to report suspicious activity.
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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Every day, DPS is working to secure the border and combat human smuggling into Texas ― regardless of the terrain. Our mission is clear: protect Texas communities. This article shares a firsthand look at the arrest of violent gang members, the interception of a plane being used
@thecentersquare
The Center Square
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Texas OLS pursues smugglers by air, arresting them after several day manhunts
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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📣 NOW #HIRING : Work for DPS 📣 Check out this week’s featured opening in our #CrimeLab . POSITION: Research Specialist, Toxicology LOCATION: Austin (Other Locations: Lubbock, Midland, Garland, Tyler and El Paso) CLOSING DATE: Ongoing APPLY ONLINE:
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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Today is the final day of the #SafeDRIVE enforcement, which aims to reduce/eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions by increasing enforcement. Do your part! Avoid distractions, slow down & buckle up. Don’t cut off large vehicles and stay out of blind spots.
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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📢 🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Open Testing Event: Sat. 8/31 | Mission, TX 🗓️📢 DPS is currently recruiting for 2025 Training Academies. If you’re ready to take the next step in becoming a DPS Trooper, mark your calendar & we'll see you in Mission! More ➡️ .
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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Whether teaching your kids about being safe online or what to do if they’re approached by a stranger, the #BackToSchool season offers a great opportunity to have safety-related conversations w/kids. Check out today’s video for helpful tips & for more➡️.
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@TxDPS
Texas DPS
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With changes coming to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, you may be wondering how you and your vehicle are impacted. Texans whose vehicles are registered in emissions counties will still be required to have emissions tests. More at .
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@NHTSAgov
nhtsagov
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Don't let a devastating situation happen to your family. Be prepared — prevent child heatstroke deaths. 👶☑️ Safety tips:
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@NHTSAgov
nhtsagov
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Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds — at 55 mph, you may be surprised how far you can travel in that amount of time. 🏈 Eyes on the Road. Hands on the Wheel. All. The. Time. 👏👏
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@NHTSAgov
nhtsagov
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🔴 S T O P 🔴 in the name of SAFETY!
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@LtChrisOlivarez
Chris Olivarez
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TX DPS Arrests Smuggling Trio, including Paisa Gang Member #RGV : The @TxDPS Brush Team, working an anti-smuggling operation with the US Border Patrol, arrested three smugglers in Sullivan City, Texas. The smuggling guide, Jesus Alejandro, 40, an illegal immigrant from Mexico
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@TxDPSSouth
TxDPS - South Texas Region
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🚓𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 - 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬, 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬🚓 @TxDPS Troopers joined #NNO in Falfurrias tonight. Great event to prep for the 2024 school year and build bonds between officers and residents. Fun activities and safety tips for a stronger community!
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