5805 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone Number: 512-424-2000
Website: http://www.dps.texas.gov
The Texas Department of Public Safety endeavors to proactively protect the citizens of Texas in an ever-changing threat environment while always remaining faithful to the U.S. and State Constitution. The goals of the department include combatting crime and terrorism, enhancing highway and public safety, enhancing statewide emergency management, and enhancing public safety licensing and regulatory services. Current programs include enforcement of motor carrier safety regulations, enforcement of weight and size laws, enforcement of hazardous material regulations, enforcement of registration laws applicable to commercial vehicles, enforcement of all traffic laws, and enforcement of criminal law.
Protect and Serve Texas
Programs:
Enforcement of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Enforcement of Weight and Size Laws
Enforcement of Hazardous Material Regulations
Enforcement of Registration Laws Applicable to Commercial Vehicles
Enforcement of All Traffic Laws
Enforcement of Criminal Law
Related Links:
Texas Administrative Code
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
US Department of Transportation (US DOT)
US DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
USDOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TXDOT Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials Routing Publications
