December 17, 2019 Lufkin – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in December. One of those operations will take place in Beaumont District throughout the day on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Department of Transportation will be participating in a non-enforcement capacity.

September 19, 2018 Lufkin – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in August. Operations will take place in the Houston, Bryan, Rosenberg, Conroe, Liberty, Cleveland, Huntsville, Beaumont, Matagorda, Columbus, Lufkin, and Jasper areas throughout the day on Wednesday, September 19.

March 20, 2018 Lufkin – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is beginning enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in March. One of those operations will take place in Angelina County on Wednesday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DPS-led task force includes the Texas Department of Transportation.

December 12, 2016 San Augustine County - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to a hit and run auto-pedestrian fatality crash on FM 83 about 3 miles East of Broaddus on December 11, at approximately 7:21 p.m.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates a passing motorist notified law enforcement of the apparent crash.

Investigators continue to investigate the collision and are working to locate the vehicle and identify the operator. 

The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old David Neal Jacks from Broaddus, TX. 

October 17, 2016 – In conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 17-21), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging drivers to comply with laws prohibiting the passing of school buses. During this period, DPS Highway Patrol troopers will be watching for drivers who violate the law and taking the appropriate enforcement action. It is illegal to pass any school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal – either flashing red lights or a stop sign.