The mission of the Texas Department of Public Safety is:

1. (1) to supervise traffic on rural highways;
2. (2) to supervise and regulate commercial and "for hire" traffic;
3. (3) to preserve the peace, to investigate crimes, and to arrest criminals;
4. (4) to administer regulatory programs in driver licensing, motor vehicle inspection, and safety responsibility; and
5. (5) to execute programs supplementing and supporting the preceding activities.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.2 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.