Texas DPS ending NTTA toll road patrols, reassigning troopers

The Texas Department of Public Safety will end its long-standing contract to provide law enforcement services on North Texas toll roads.Texas DPS tells FOX 4 that the agreement no longer aligns with the agency’s statewide operational needs.Why Texas DPS is ending the NTTA Toll Road contractTexas DPS has notified the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) that it will not renew the Interlocal Cooperation Contract when it expires on Aug. 31, 2026. In accordance to statements from both agencies and a June 1 letter from Texas DPS Director Col. Freeman Martin.In his letter, Martin said DPS will continue to provide law enforcement support to NTTA facilities and operations during the transition period and expressed appreciation for the agencies’ long-standing partnership.He added that the decision is final and not part of a negotiation over contract terms."DPS must maintain full flexibility to deploy personnel and resources in response to an ever-changing threat environment and to meet our duty