Jan 1, 2025 · In Texas, your address on a driver license or ID card must be changed within 30 days after moving to your new residence. There are three ways you can request a replacement driver license and change your address: online, mail-in, and in person.

The Texas Highway Patrol protects Texas from public safety threats by conducting high visibility patrol; deterring, detecting and interdicting public safety threats on roadways; responding to critical events and conditions on Texas roadways; providing statewide emergency response and rescue; and utilizing advancements in technology to conduct ...

The Crime Records Service Legal Staff provides support to the bureaus of Crime Records Service and the numerous divisions of the Department.

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Commend an employee for their exceptional service or remarkable assistance. You may contact the Department of Public Safety by clicking on an e-mail address or calling the number listed below.

CRD supports law enforcement agencies and the people of Texas by providing accurate, timely and responsive information to include biometric identification, access to criminal justice information, as well as technical assistance for CRD programs.

We have many different types of employment opportunities, please browse our current openings by visiting the following link: Career Opportunities. For information on a law enforcement career with the Department, visit Become a Texas State Trooper.

Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) are available by scheduling an appointment on-line at https://uenroll.identogo.com/servicecode/11F1Y1 or by calling 1-888-467-2080.

Texas law authorizes fingerprint-based criminal history checks for designated volunteers and employment or licensing applicants in a wide variety of areas such as child care providers, teachers, security and armed guards, security system contractors, and a host of others.

Reserve officers serve at the discretion of the director of the Department of Public Safety. If you are interested in becoming a DPS reserve officer, please apply online at www.dps.texas.gov/reserveofficerprogram or download an application and mail it to Reserveofficer@dps.texas.gov