January 16, 2018 - Due to weather concerns, Texas Department of Public Safety area offices in the following counties, including Driver License offices will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Angelina County
Houston County
Nacogdoches County
Polk County
Sabine County
San Augustine County
Shelby County
Trinity County
Other offices may be affected as well. Please check with our local office.
November 10, 2017 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated this morning a two vehicle fatal crash on US 59, about two miles north of Timpson.
December 21, 2016 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging drivers to help make the holidays safer by driving sober and using extra caution. In an effort to protect travelers on our roadways, DPS Troopers, as well as local law enforcement across the state, will conduct traffic patrols throughout the holiday weekends of Dec. 23 – 26 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 1, looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other dangerous drivers.
September 30, 2016 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today was joined by local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new DPS Driver License Office in Hemphill. The office officially opens to the public on Monday and is located inside the Sabine County Annex Building (located at 213 Market Street Hemphill, Texas 75948).
June 13, 2016 - Nacogdoches County DPS troopers responded on June 10, at approximately 6 p.m., to and investigated a three vehicle crash on US 59 about six miles south of Nacogdoches.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2012 Dodge van failed to yield right-of-way from FM 2864 and was struck by a southbound 2013 Honda CRV. After the initial collision the Dodge van struck a 2012 Ford pickup that was stopped in the turn lane of US 59 waiting to turn onto FM 2864.
March 7, 2016 - AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging drivers on Texas roadways to adhere to all traffic laws and use extra caution when driving during the weeks of Spring Break, when highway traffic can increase.
“Safe driving practices and complying with traffic laws help drivers avoid dangerous or life-threatening situations on Texas roads,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “DPS is encouraging individuals to always drive sober and distraction free in an effort to help keep travelers safe during the busy Spring Break travel season.”
