The Texas Department of Public Safety is suspending the permit process for companies that want to sell medical marijuana in the state. The DPS announced Wednesday that it isn’t accepting applications for new permits, three weeks after stating that applications could be submitted between October 1st and November 1st. Only three companies are currently licensed […]
Texas suspends permit process for medical Marijuana distributors
Texas DPS Distributing Life-saving NARCAN Kits Statewide
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began distributing NARCAN kits, along with tactical emergency training, to every DPS Trooper throughout the state earlier this week. Lubbock is anticipating the arrival of these kits, but when that will be is uncertain. NARCAN is a nasal spray that helps reverse a known or suspected opioid overdose. […]
State May Close Dozens Of Driver’s License Offices
(Austin, TX) — The Department of Public Safety may shut down dozens of driver’s license offices.
“Drink. Drive. Go to Jail” campaign starts up
AUSTIN – In Texas, there is a traffic crash about every 20 minutes involving a driver under the influence of alcohol.
DPS Adopts Don’t Shoot from the Sky Policy
SAN ANTONIO – Texas state troopers are no longer permitted to shoot from helicopters at fleeing suspects, the head of the Department of Public Safety told Texas lawmakers Thursday.
Questions Remain In Texas Trooper Helicopter Shooting of Immigrants
SAN ANTONIO – As the investigation continues into the Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter shooting that killed two Guatemalan immigrants – a South Texas DA says the most important question will never be answered.