Texas DPS Releases Critical Safety Guidelines for a Secure School Year

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Provides Essential Safety Guidelines for the Upcoming School Year Published: August 4, 2025, 2:50 PM CDT | Updated just now AUSTIN, TX (KAUZ) — As schools reopen for the new academic year, the Texas DPS is issuing important safety recommendations to protect students, drivers, and families. DPS emphasizes cautious driving in school zones, including allowing extra space for students crossing streets, avoiding assumptions about their attention, and complying with crossing guard instructions. Drivers are urged to slow down near school buses and be vigilant for children on bicycles heading to or from school. Additionally, motorists should exercise caution around railroad crossings, where buses are mandated to stop, and strictly adhere to posted speed limits in school areas. Beyond driving safety, the department advises families to ensure their children’s safety at school by maintaining current emergency contact details, including phone numbers for parents, guardians, and alternate contacts. Keeping recent photographs of children can facilitate swift identification during emergencies. Parents are encouraged to discuss emergency procedures with thei...