The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American Enforcement Campaign ahead of Memorial Day. From May 11 to May 25, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on enforcing seat belt laws and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce crashes and save lives.
“Seat belts save lives, it’s that simple,” said Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol Bryan Rippee. “Buckling up is one of the easiest decisions you can make to protect yourself and your loved ones every time you get on the road.”
DPS’s enforcement is part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort). Last year, during the 2025 All-American enforcement efforts, more than 156,142 citations and warnings were issued. This included over 9,784 speeding violations; 780 seat belt violations; 3,876 violations for driving without insurance, and 902 felony and fugitive arrests.
So far in 2026, there have been more than 6,989 Move Over, Slow Down violations. All drivers should Move Over or Slow Down for police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and tow truck vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Texas law states that a driver must either: Courtesy of the Texas Department of Public Safety.