Trooper Duties

DPS is a state police agency.

The Highway Patrol Division Troopers enforce traffic laws and assist during emergencies

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

• Apprehend traffic law violators, investigate most rural traffic accidents, recover stolen vehicles and stolen property, apprehend wanted persons, and assist other officers during emergencies.
• Provide education and information programs on traffic safety and crime prevention and control.
• Responsible for security at the State Capitol Complex in Austin.
• Enforce laws regulating weight, registration and other regulations governing commercial carriers.

DPS Trooper Bike Patrol at Capitol