Texas Department of Public Safety

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If you have been pulled over for a potential Houston DWI, it is quite possible that you have been detained by a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper. Since 1935, the agency has been responsible for maintaining public safety throughout the state.

Mission

The official Mission Statement of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) from their web site is: The Texas Department of Public Safety is an agency of this state created to provide public safety services to those people in the state of Texas by enforcing laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public, and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies.

Regions

The DPS divides the state into various regions. Houston and Harris County are in Region 2B, which also includes Angelina, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Walker Counties.

Web site

More information about the Texas Department of Public Safety is available on their web site by clicking here.

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