Published by Texas Department Of Public Safety on Nov 11, 2024

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About Texas DPS

1. With the Texas DPS mobile app, you can easily explore the state’s Sex Offender Registry, Texas 10 Most Wanted lists, and much more. • Easy-to-use and interactive map lets you search for registered sex offenders by location, name, route and proximity. • View detailed information from the Texas 10 Most Wanted program, submit a tip or just use this app to increase your awareness, and be on the lookout for fugitives and wanted sex offenders. • Learn the location of registered sex offenders and view recent cases of human trafficking happening near you using GPS information. • Use iWatch Texas to report suspicious activity to DPS law enforcement.

2. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) mobile app presents a new interactive way to protect and serve the people of Texas.

3. The Texas Department of Public Safety is the data source for this mobile application.

4. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande; whether you’re in Austin or Abilene; download the Texas DPS mobile app to stay safe and informed everywhere you go.

5. And be sure to follow the DPS on all of our social media accounts.

Texas DPS Customer Insights

1. The map is completely blank, and I know that there is a medium-level offender living less than 1000 yards away from my house.Used to work very well but information is no longer updated I changed phones and now nothing on the app is working all information is outdated...The app us to work fine know when I open it it will close and say it's not workingIf you're doing business with the state of Texas in any capacity, Voting, driver's license anything Download this app.

2. I've checked my phones device location settings and they are correct, don't know what the problem is but I wish it would be fixed.The app will not do a search! It looks like it's working on it and working on it but the information never comes up.

3. I accepted all the permissions it was demanding, but every time I tried to search the map or the near me option, the app crashed.Anytime I use "my location" it shows the Austin area... I'm in Arlington, TX.

4. Push "location" or "near me" and it does nothing but cut the bottom part of that portion of the menu.It kept crashing after installation.

5. Here it is 10/27/2021 and it's the same, what's going on with this site?????Worked great for a long time, now all of a sudden it won't load anything.

6. Nothing will even load when I look up a known offender!On my old tablet it was probably the best sex offender registry out there.

7. The risk level icon never shows up and when i go to list, it's blank.

8. I'm moving to a new location and would like to check out the neighborhood...but I can't.

9. On my new tablet, the main menu page is nonfunctional.

10. This is coming from a registered sex offender.

11. I've got all my permissions on for it.What Happened? The app used to work very well.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix Texas DPS Issues

1. Fix Texas DPS Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart Texas DPS: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the Texas DPS App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "Texas DPS" » Open Texas DPS » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for Texas DPS » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear Texas DPS app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from Texas DPS servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "Texas DPS" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check Texas DPS app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, Texas DPS might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall Texas DPS. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall Texas DPS then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing Texas DPS not working


2. Fix Texas DPS Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make Texas DPS be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to Texas DPS not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, Texas DPS may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

Reported Issues

Note: Issues displayed have already been sent to the developer and are older than 7 days.

  • Hello, Texas DPS. I have changed my mind in setting up an account. my email is Maxcell.solis@redacted.
    My password is Solis/renew license. Under GDPR-General Data Protection Regulation. Penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.

    — by Abel Solis 2 years ago