Texas Department of Public Safety
Overview
Organization Type
Division
Government Level
State
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Governing BodyTexas
Texas Highway Patrol Division
Officer TitleState Trooper
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JurisdictionStatewide
Authority TypeGeneral
Enforces Traffic LawsNot specified
Purpose
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Texas Ranger Division
Officer TitleRanger
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JurisdictionStatewide
Authority TypeSpecialized
Enforces Traffic LawsNo
Purpose
Conduct major violent crime, public corruption, cold case and officer involved shooting investigations
Criminal Investigations Division
Officer TitleSpecial Agent
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JurisdictionStatewide
Authority TypeSpecialized
Enforces Traffic LawsNo
Purpose
Target organized crime, apprehend high-threat criminals, and reduce the threat of mass attacks in public places
Office of Inspector General
Officer TitleInvestigator
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JurisdictionStatewide
Authority TypeSpecialized
Enforces Traffic LawsNo
Purpose
Conduct investigations into Texas Department of Public Safety employee misconduct
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