Texas DPS increases enforcement during Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it began increasing patrols on roads Saturday to ensure safe driving over spring break and ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.According to the department, it’s looking for people who are speeding, not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing other traffic violations.
Spring break brings more travelers to Texas and making sure our roads are safe has to be a top priority. Whether you’re heading to t