Texas Department of Public Safety has its head quarters in 5805, North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752-4422. The Public Safety Department of Texas was formed in 1935 with the motto "Courtesy, Service, Protection".
Texas Public Safety Department maintains law and order, provides public safety services, undertakes emergency services either directly or through outside agencies.
Department of Public Safety in Texas - Organization
The Texas Department of Public Safety is headed by a commission of three members including a Chairman. The members are appointed by the Governor of Texas for a term of six years. The Commission is assisted by a Director and two Assistant Directors. There are five major divisions comprising Department of Public Safety (DPS). They are:
- Traffic Law Enforcement
- Criminal Law Enforcement
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- Driver License
- Texas Rangers
- Administration
Traffic Law Enforcement - The primary objective of this division is to maintain public safety through proper and smooth movement of traffic. The field operations of this division include: vehicle inspection, commercial vehicle enforcement, monitoring highway patrol, communications and breath alcohol testing.
Criminal Law Enforcement - This specialized division focuses on organized crimes, drug trafficking, and motor vehicle theft.
Drivers License - This DPS division was created in 1998. The Driver License Service, the Driver License and Control Service and the Administrative License Revocation were combined to form this division.
Texas Rangers - Texas Rangers is a team of highly trained, versatile motivated officers. They assist in local, state and federal investigations, provide protection to life and property. They also help in investigating felony charges.
Administration - The administrative division of Texas Department of Public Safety is exhaustive. Very broadly administration includes :(i)staff support service; (ii) crime records service; (iii); regulatory licensing service
