Public Safety Dept

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The Department of Public Safety, also known as DPS, is an agency of the state of Texas that was created to provide public safety services to people. These services are provided to people in the states of Texas by enforcing laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. The Public Safety Commission oversees the DPS. Its three members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state senate for staggered, six-year terms. In addition to its headquarters located in Austin, Texas, the Department of Public Safety has a branch located in Wichita Falls, Texas, where it employs nearly 60 people.