Texas Highway Patrol

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The Texas Highway Patrol is a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety responsible for general police traffic supervision, traffic, and criminal law enforcement on the rural highways of Texas. The Division's goal is to help maintain public safety through the efficient and effective administration of the division's various programs.

Highway Patrol Division Troopers enforce traffic laws on rural Texas highways and perform a variety of other duties:

A Texas Highway Patrol Crown Victoria patrol car.
A Texas Highway Patrol Crown Victoria patrol car.
  • Apprehend traffic law violators, investigate most rural traffic accidents, recover stolen vehicles and stolen property, apprehend wanted persons, and assist other officers during emergencies.
  • Supervise the State Vehicle Inspection Program which includes inspection stations and mechanic inspectors.
  • Provide education and information programs on traffic safety and crime prevention and control.
  • Responsible for security at the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
  • Enforce laws regulating weight, registration and other regulations governing commercial carriers.
  • Driver License Division Troopers license and rehabilitate Texas drivers.
  • Oversee Hazardous Materials incidents

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