Department of Public Safety

A protester holds a sign reading "If you did not do your job, give up your badge" at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. A banner draped over the dais reads, "We want accountability."

DPS Still Avoiding a Public Hearing on Uvalde Massacre

By delaying the appeal of a fired Texas Ranger, Director Steve McCraw is also postponing a public reckoning.

Texas Sets New Hate Crimes Record, DPS Data Show

by Steven Monacelli

The High Cost of Hays County’s Decision to Keep Prosecuting Low-Level Marijuana Cases

by Faylita Hicks

Four Years Later, Sandra Bland’s Arrest Continues to Sow Distrust in Law Enforcement

by Michael Barajas

The Republican Primary Border War Dance

by Melissa del Bosque

The Capitol rotunda's ground floor full of state troopers

Poopgate Update: DPS Releases Documents

by Forrest Wilder and Patrick Michels

The Capitol rotunda during the abortion debate.

DPS’ Crap Story

by Forrest Wilder

School Officials Ask Lawmakers for Local Control Over Armed Security

Observer Uncovers Video of DPS’ Helicoper Sniper Training by Private Firm

by Melissa del Bosque