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TxDPS

  1. All TX driver license offices will be closed on Memorial Day. You may be able to renew/change address online, texas.gov
  2. DPS joins nationwide effort to raise awareness and protect children. May 25 marks National Missing Children’s Day bit.ly/KOpSco
  3. Drive safely & responsibly during the Memorial Day weekend; DPS increasing trooper patrols over the holiday bit.ly/JbixhS
  4. Harris County DA Lykos, DPS & other law enforcement agencies to join forces in new TX Anti-Gang effort in Houston area bit.ly/KUzwbL
  5. Most wanted fugitive captured in San Antonio, which led to drug & weapon seizures, & arrest of other offenders bit.ly/L19wZp
  6. DPS Memorial Service honored TX officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Among those was Tr. Javier Arana Jr. bit.ly/JtGCpO
  7. Reward offered for wanted fugitive w/ties to Aryan Brotherhood gang; has multiple aliases & arrests in several states bit.ly/JbMMaG
  8. CAPTURED: Tips to DPS lead to arrest of Most Wanted Fugitive after 7 years on the run. Deported from Mexico Thursday bit.ly/IP7z3K
  9. Applying for new driver license/ID for the first time? You may need additional documents starting May 7 bit.ly/IJGNNu
  10. Applying for new driver license/ID for the first time? You may need additional documents starting May 7 bit.ly/IJGNNu
  11. Beat the summertime rush by renewing your DL/ID early, or skip the trip & go online:Texas.gov bit.ly/IrpXOA
  12. Reward increased to 20K for this month’s featured fugitive. TX Mexican Mafia member has ties 2 Goliad & Nueces counties bit.ly/JcxXn4
  13. Motorists use caution! May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness month bit.ly/JJS1NC
  14. Texas Mexican Mafia member wanted for South Padre assault added to Most Wanted list. Last known address in San Antonio bit.ly/I4Xgr1
  15. Beat the summertime rush by renewing your DL/ID early, or skip the trip & go online:Texas.gov bit.ly/IrpXOA
  16. DPS praises announcement of Sinaloa Cartel indictments in El Paso today. DPS assisted in this effort bit.ly/Imd8ne
  17. $12K for capture of sex offender, this month's feature fugitive, w/possible ties 2Lufkin, Houston, Conroe and Laredo bit.ly/Hhbio6
  18. Two fallen troopers' wives, DPS employees & non-profit organization honored by DPS; new award named for Trooper Arana bit.ly/HWdfLE
  19. CAPTURED: Fugitive sex offender from Waco arrested in Wisconsin as a result of anonymous tip bit.ly/JR2029
  20. CAPTURED: High-risk sex offender recently added to TX 10 Most Wanted list was arrested yesterday @ bus stop in Austin bit.ly/JODTRH