Today marks 96 years since DPS graduated its first-ever class of recruits. It was on this day, in 1930, that 50 DPS Recruits officially joined the ranks of the Texas Highway Patrol. Many of them can be seen here – near the Texas State Capitol in Austin, a few days after graduation on Feb. 28, 1930, alongside brand-new motorcycles – the transportation of choice at that time.
Much has changed in the last 96 years, but our mission remains the same – to protect and serve the citizens of the great state of Texas. #protectandserve #texashighwaypatrol #lawenforcement #DPS
Saddle up, y’all! The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is back! 🤠 A Texas tradition since 1896, it’s the oldest continuously running livestock show and rodeo in the U.S. Who’s heading there this year?
📷: Visit Fort Worth & Fort Worth Crawling
In the early morning hours of November 18th, 1999, the Texas Aggie Bonfire collapsed, killing 12 students and injuring 27 others.
Below, we honor each of those who tragically lost their lives 26 years ago.
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All the four-legged members of the #TexasGameWarden K9 Team serves a search and rescue role—either live find or recovery. Six dogs are dual certified in detection (wildlife, narcotics or human remains) and search and rescue, (1/4)
Decision Desk HQ projects Proposition 3, the Denial of Bail for Certain Violent or Sexual Offenses Amendment, passes in Texas.
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