The Texas Department of Public Safety increased highway patrol enforcement over the Labor Day holiday weekend through September 7, 2026, to reduce crashes and stop dangerous driving.
Enforcement Details
* Operation CARE: Troopers joined the Crash Awareness Reduction Effort campaign from September 4 through September 7.
* Target Violations: Officers actively looked for speeding, driving while intoxicated (DWI), failure to use seat belts, and violations of the Move Over, Slow Down law.
* Past Data: During previous holiday enforcement efforts, troopers issued more than 63,000 warnings and citations.
