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  Texas Department of Public Safety - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a department of the government of the state of Texas.
The department is headed by the three member Public Safety Commission.
The Driver License Division is responsible for the issuing and revocation of Texas driver's licenses.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Texas_Department_of_Public_Safety   (349 words)

  
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The Texas Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center was established to preserve the history, evolution, and development of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The headquarters was established at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas and in the mid-1950's, the Department moved to its permanent facilities on North Lamar Boulevard and Koenig Lane in Austin.
As personnel left the Department, retired, moved to other areas or died, historical events as well as the momentos of their contributions to the Department of Public Safety were being lost.
texasdpsmuseum.com   (789 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
The Texas Department of Public Safety was established by the Texas legislature on August 10, 1935, to enforce laws to protect public safety and to provide for crime prevention and detection.
A three-member Public Safety Commission, appointed by the governor for six-year terms, oversaw the department and in turn named the director and assistant director.
Through the years the Department of Public Safety continued to reorganize and expand its operations, forming the Criminal Law and the Traffic Law Enforcement divisions in 1968 and the administrative division in 1973, and adding an internal-affairs unit in 1978 and an automated fingerprint-identification system in 1989.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/TT/mctrp.html   (545 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety: An Inventory of Department of Public Safety Records at the Texas State Archives, ...
The original Department was composed of the Texas Rangers, removed from the Adjutant General's Department; the State Highway Patrol, taken from the State Highway Department; and the Headquarters Division, composed of the Bureau of Identification and Records, the Bureau of Intelligence, the Bureau of Communications, the Bureau of Education, and various administrative and service units.
Texas Legislature, Joint Committee of the House and Senate in the Investigation the Texas Ranger Force [Canales investigation], Transcript of proceedings, 1919, 0.74 cubic ft.
Public hearings were held to cover such topics as defensive driving instructor training, rules and regulations regarding public safety at mass gatherings, and brake fluid standards and specifications.
www.lib.utexas.edu /taro/tslac/30100/tsl-30100.html   (10131 words)

  
 Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum -Texas Rangers Today
The modern Texas Rangers are an investigative division of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Texas Rangers are a heritage to be valued and a symbol of service for future generations.
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame in Waco is a cooperative project of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Rangers and the City of Waco.
www.texasranger.org /today/rangerstoday.htm   (325 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety is dedicated to providing direct, personal service to victims and their families throughout Texas.
Texas Department of Public Safety 5805 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78752-4422
The Department is not responsible for responding to electronic mail requests sent to any electronic mail address other than the address for the public information office.
www.txdps.state.tx.us   (204 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions About Public Safety, Crime Prevention & Victimization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
Department of Public Safety data on all of Travis County was not available at the time of this report.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports that 40% of these persons were convicted of a drug offense, 33% were convicted of a property crime, and 21% were convicted of a violent crime.
According to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Travis County has a higher level of awareness of abuse, and therefore has tended to have an increased level of reported abuse.
www.caction.org /issueareas/faqs/PublicSafety.htm   (1564 words)

  
 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The department shall determine whether the local ordinance meets the statutory criteria for enforcement under this section.
In all cases when a clearance report is required, the political subdivision shall notify the department or the department's designee within a reasonable time not to exceed five business days.
The clearance report shall identify the person, state whether or not a fee was required, advise the department to lift the denial of renewal and state the grounds for the action.
www.omnibase.com /Rules.html   (785 words)

  
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A task force was formed to include the staff of the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Insurance, and the Department of Transportation.
Texas law imposes certain security standards on state agencies in order to reduce the risk that information will be improperly disclosed or systems accessed by unauthorized entities.
Based on these numbers and the estimated UMR in Texas of 20%, it is possible that there could be a 12 to 13 point reduction in the UMR in Texas, which could mean a drop in the UMR to as low as 7%-8%.
www.tdi.state.tx.us /reports/documents/hb3588rpt.doc   (2670 words)

  
 Times Record News: Driver's License Information
Texas law requires new residents of the state who hold a driver’s license from another state to get a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency.
To obtain a Texas driver’s license, you must be 18 years or older or you must be at least 16 years old and have completed a certified driver’s education program, including both classroom and "behind the wheel" segments.
A Texas driver’s license must be renewed at the Department of Public Safety driver’s license office designated above.
timesrecordnews.com /trn/gv_drivers_license/0,1891,TRN_10370,00.html   (277 words)

  
 Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee, Texas Department of Public Safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety participates as a member of the Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee (TSCC) in order to facilitate the Department's overall mission of public safety as it relates to the transportation of hazardous materials and the prevention of the illegal use of toxic substances.
The Department also serves as a resource in assisting other state agency TSCC members in carrying out their agency missions.
The mission of the Safety Education Service is to educate the citizens of Texas in matters of public safety, crime prevention and detection, and law observance.
www.tscc.state.tx.us /tdps.htm   (538 words)

  
 Paris Junior College : Department of Public Safety   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
The department conducts foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
The department enforces all regulations, rules and laws, both of the college and the state of Texas.
It is essential that students assume responsibility for their own personal safety, the safety of others, and the security other personal property by taking simple, common-sense precautions.
www.parisjc.edu /index.php/main/content/department-of-public-safety   (573 words)

  
 Driver Training and Driver Education
Texas Education Agency has two entities involved with Driver Training and Safety: the Driver Training Division and an In-School Driver Education and Traffic Safety Unit.
The Driver Training Division of Texas Education Agency (TEA) has as its mission: "Working together to ensure that the highest quality of instruction is delivered to Texas Drivers".
The division is responsible for drafting and gaining approval of the standardized program of instruction (POI) for all Texas driver education, it approves driving safety (aka defensive driving or traffic safety) courses, and it assists both public and commercial driver education instructors and schools.
www.tea.state.tx.us /drive   (393 words)

  
 Driver Education Software by Virtual Drive of Texas
Virtual Drive of Texas Driver Education Course will provide your child the newest and most industry accepted information needed to begin driving in a safe and effective manner.
This state-of-the-art training course is designed to teach the student all facets of driving, specific state laws, and the newest industry techniques, all in an easy to comprehend computerized method.
Parents who care about their teenagers safety will not only appreciate this course for its thoroughness, but will also enjoy the ease in which the training is administered.
www.virtualdriveoftexas.com   (340 words)

  
 DPSOA - Department of Public Safety Officers' Association - Texas Troopers - Texas Department of Public Safety - DPS
DPSOA - Department of Public Safety Officers' Association - Texas Troopers - Texas Department of Public Safety - DPS
TX Dept. of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA) is long-standing
of assisting all Department personnel in improving their educational achievements, and of promoting the welfare of DPS officers and personnel.
www.dpsoa.com   (71 words)

  
 OmniBase Services of Texas
The Failure to Appear Program was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1995 and the Texas Department of Public Safety was assigned responsibility for the administration of the program.
OmniBase Services of Texas maintains and administers the central database for the cities and counties contracted to use the Department of Public Safety's Failure to Appear Program.
The FTA program as authorized by Chapter 706 of the Texas Transportation Code, provides an effective collection and enforcement tool by restricting the violator's ability to renew their driver license for outstanding violations.
www.omnibase.com   (403 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety
The Safety Education Service is charged with the duties of helping educate the public concerning the States traffic laws thereby stimulating voluntary compliance.
This information is disseminated to the general public through the news media, schools, civic clubs, and various other concerned citizen groups, and other law enforcement agencies.
The main purpose of the demonstration is teaching gun safety and to expose people to the Texas DPS and the Safety Education Service.
people.consolidated.net /knockout   (442 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU Demands Details on Texas Department of Public Safety's Misuse of Federal ...
The current flap stems from a controversy that erupted earlier this week when dozens of Texas state democratic lawmakers literally escaped across state lines into Oklahoma in a effort to procedurally block a series of controversial bills being pushed by the new Republican majority in Austin.
According to an article in Thursday's Fort-Worth Star Telegram, an officer at the Texas public safety department called an operator at the federal homeland security agency's Air and Marine Interdiction Coordination Center asking for help in locating a plane belonging to former Texas House Speaker Pete Laney, one of the missing legislators.
According to a statement released by the Homeland Security agency, the coordination center operator was led by the Texas official to believe that the plane might have actually crashed, obligating the Homeland Safety Department to get involved.
www.aclu.org /safefree/general/17254prs20030516.html   (437 words)

  
 Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
The 10 general orders are the traditional code of conduct for the Department of Public Safety and are binding in addition to any other code of ethics adopted.
(1) To advance the objective of the department in preserving order and protecting the lives, rights, privileges, and property of the people in the State of Texas to the best of my ability and in an entirely impartial manner.
(6) To qualify as a voter, and to vote my convictions as a citizen on all public questions and political races, but to take no other part in any public politics or campaigns.
www.texasranger.org /today/conduct.htm   (279 words)

  
 eBay - public safety ..., Historical Memorabilia, Men's Clothing items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
Texas Dept. of Public Safety Major Lapel Pin.
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Texas Department of Public Safety State Police Narcotic
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=public+safety+...&krd=1   (373 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection
Vehicles required to have emissions test as part of their annual safety inspection must meet the following criteria.
Motorist's wanting to find out how their vehicle is inspected should take a look at our user friendly drop down menu which displays all the items of inspection.
Motorists driving in Texas may not be aware that the state is host to a dual inspection program.
www.airchecktexas.com   (291 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : MATRIX FOIA Request to the Texas Department of Public Safety
This is a request pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, Gov't Code Ann.
If this request is not addressed to the person with custody and control of the requested records, please promptly forward the request to the proper official.
Marshall Caskey of the Texas Department of Public Safety, in this effort
www.aclu.org /Privacy/Privacy.cfm?ID=14934&c=130   (579 words)

  
 DPSOA - Department of Public Safety Officers' Association - Programs - Texas Troopers - Texas Department of Public ...
Every year DPSOA contributes thousands of dollars to anti-drug programs throughout the state of Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association* is grateful for the opportunity to protect and serve the people and the way of life you value.  Thank you for joining the growing number of residents whose resolute belief in law and order is helping Texas to prosper.
*The Texas "DPSOA" is a private, non-profit association, which is not affiliated with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
www.dpsoa.com /programs.html   (306 words)

  
 Texas DMV - TX DMV Department of Motor Vehicles Guide - DMV.ORG
We've tracked down all the information you need the Texas Department of Public Safety and Department of Transportation, so everything you can use is right here in one place.
At DMV.ORG, our Texas team of writers and editors has created simple, step-by-step instructions you can follow to more easily handle all your driving- and vehicle-related needs.
DMV.ORG does its best to get the correct information for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on its site but does not claim responsibility for the accuracy of the information displayed herein.
www.dmv.org /tx-texas/department-public-safety.php   (353 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety: ARC Network Police Department Directory
Texas Department of Public Safety: ARC Network Police Department Directory
The mission of the Texas Department of Public Safety is:
To preserve the peace, to investigate crimes, and to arrest criminals
www.accidentreconstruction.com /police/state/tx/texasstate/index.asp   (91 words)

  
 City of Lucas - Public Safety   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
Fire service in Lucas is provided by an all-volunteer fire department.
This department also provides fire and EMS services to Seis Lagos.
In response to the number of false alarms, and our commitment to positive relationships with all communities, the Collin County Sheriff's Office will continue responding to alarm calls within cities that are without police departments.
www.lucastexas.us /new/safety.asp   (268 words)

  
 Texas Homeland Security
Emergency workers in Texas are well prepared to respond to any type of threat, but every Texan has a role to play in homeland security.
Together, we will make sure Texas is safer and stronger than ever.
Every Texas family can take simple steps to help prepare for any type of emergency, including a possible terrorist attack:
www.texashomelandsecurity.com   (167 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection
Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection
The Motorcycle Safety Unit administers the Texas Motorcycle Operator and Safety Program, and the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety and Certification Program Select your preferred subject below.
For more information, call our office at (512) 424-2021 or toll free in Texas at (800) 292-5787.
www.txdps.state.tx.us /msb   (162 words)

  
 DPS Welcome
Our primary mission in the Department of Public Safety is to develop and maintain a safe and secure environment for the university community.
We strive to meet this goal with professionally trained staff and through cooperation of all students, faculty and staff.
Crime, however, does occur, and this web site provides information about the University DPS, basic DPS services, selected university policies and university crime statistics in the hope that this information will be helpful to you and that it will promote a genuine feeling of "community" within the university.
www.twu.edu /dps   (155 words)

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