Short answer. The Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Highway Patrol Office | (512) 997-4102 | 2 |
| Houston Highway Patrol Office | (281) 517-1220 | 2 |
| San Antonio Highway Patrol Office | (210) 531-2203 | 2 |
| Garland Highway Patrol Office | (214) 861-2237 | 2 |
| El Paso Highway Patrol Office | (915) 849-4003 | 2 |
| Lubbock Highway Patrol Office | (806) 740-8992 | 2 |
| Corpus Christi Highway Patrol Office | (361) 698-5672 | 2 |
| McAllen Highway Patrol Office | (956) 984-5700 | 2 |
| Waco Highway Patrol Office | (254) 759-7100 | 2 |
| Tyler Highway Patrol Office | (903) 939-6000 | 2 |
| Amarillo Highway Patrol Office | (806) 468-1302 | 2 |
| Midland Highway Patrol Office | (432) 498-2140 | 2 |
City police in Texas
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Lubbock, Laredo, Irving. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DPS non-emergency number?
The Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the DPS non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Texas Department of Public Safety · Contact a Trooper | Department of Public Safety checked 2026-11-09