Chris Olivarez

WATCH: An unaccompanied two-year-old child from El Salvador explains she arrived in the US by herself and that her parents are in the US. The child had a piece of paper with a phone number & name. This morning, @TxDPS encountered a group of 211 illegal immigrants in Maverick…

Today marks one week since flooding ravaged portions of the Texas Hill Country. Hundreds from DPS continue working in the hardest hit areas to assist our local partners, working side-by-side with other agencies. We remain committed to helping for however long it takes.

🎥 WATCH: On 7/20/25, @TxDPS K-9 Bona and her handler, Trooper Landon, were back in action in Maverick County—this time assisting Uvalde Border Patrol Agents. After tracking for one mile across rugged ranch land, K-9 Bona located a male illegal immigrant from Mexico hiding in…

During flood response efforts in Kerr Co., one young volunteer has left a lasting impact. Tim Marvin has shown up every day—working long hours—to help DPS Troopers with traffic control in Kerrville. Sgt. Darren Thomas recently presented Tim with DPS’ Meritorious Service Award in…

In the fight against fentanyl, Texas law enforcement has seized more than 740 million lethal doses of fentanyl during the #OperationLoneStar border mission. That’s enough fentanyl to kill every man, woman and child in the United States, Mexico and Canada. #OnePillKills

🚨WATCH: On 7/14/25, a Texas DPS Trooper stopped a white Chevy Tahoe in Webb County. The driver & several occupants bailed out and fled on foot. Troopers chased down and apprehended the suspects, including the driver—Carlos Garcia de la Orde, an illegal immigrant from Mexico—who…

In the face of devastating flooding in Kerr County, our @TxDPS troopers and personnel—both commissioned and non-commissioned—continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the community. This video highlights the unwavering commitment of our deployed team members and the powerful…

A reminder, many roads in Central Texas are closed or have limited access because of damage and ongoing recovery operations in the area. Please be patient and check available road closures at drivetexas.org. #ProtectAndServe

For nearly 2 weeks, DPS personnel have been deployed to assist partners in the Hill Country. Last night, as an officer was leaving the EOC in Kerr Co. after another long, emotional day, this is what he saw gracing the sky: a sign of hope, peace & stability. #ProtectAndServe…

Today, DPS' Special Operations Group teamed up w/ U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide aerial support over Kerr Co.. Onboard was one of CBP's tracking & detection K9s. DPS is honored to work alongside our federal partners in this mission. #ProtectAndServe

DPS personnel are working on all facets of the disaster response in Kerr Co., everything from searching the riverbanks and clearing debris to managing traffic and answering phones in the operations center. We thank the community & volunteers for their support. #ProtectAndServe

When flooding struck the Texas Hill Country, @TxDPS personnel from across the state responded to assist local partners. This DPS Aircraft from Houston performed multiple rescues during the initial response. Between Hunt and Ingram, the Pilot, Crew Chief, and Rescue Swimmer…

Special Agents w/ DPS' Criminal Investigations Division conducted search operations along the North Fork of the Guadalupe River, examining brush piles w/ Texas Task Force One. During this single op, teams covered six miles. #ProtectAndServe #kerrvilletx

The State is making rescues in— San Saba Co. Lampasas Co. & Schleicher Co. Evacuations are taking place in Lampasas Co. Menard Co. Kimble Co. & Sutton Co. We are expanding operations in all affected counties— all while monitoring the rising waters in Kerrville.

While the rain was still pouring down, first responders rushed into action in Kerr County. In the air, on the ground and by boat, they rescued several hundred people over several days – some trapped in vehicles, some in flooded homes, even some found clinging to trees miles from…

It has been nearly a week since devastating flooding struck Kerr County, and still, law enforcement agencies & first responders from across the country continue working in the disaster area. We cannot thank these partner agencies enough. #thankyou #ProtectAndServe #KerrvilleTX

DPS assets and personnel from numerous divisions, including Special Agents, Aircraft, Texas Highway Patrol and the Rangers, among others, remain deployed in Kerr County. @TxDPS continues to assist our local partners with the ongoing response to the devastating floods in the Texas…

.@TxDPS urges Texans to report missing loved ones amid Central Texas flooding: 📞 Call: 830-258-1111 📧 Email: [email protected] 📝 Include the person’s name, physical description, and recent photos. ⚠️ Reminder: Filing false reports is a crime and could result…

Today, I returned to Kerr County to survey flood damage. Our hearts grieve for this community and surrounding areas. Right now, our #1 job is to find every single missing person. We will not leave until that job is done.

Hundreds of @TxDPS personnel remain deployed in Kerr County to assist with the ongoing flood rescue and recovery efforts. So today, DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin updated state lawmakers, including Governor @GregAbbott_TX and House Speaker @Burrows4TX, on the response, and then…