Bill aims to expand DPS Capitol patrols in downtown Austin

Bill aims to expand DPS Capitol patrols in downtown Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A bill lawmakers have discussed this month could expand the patrol area for the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Capitol division. "I've seen some incidents recently around the Capitol that are probably common to residents but to legislators who don't live here, a lot of our visitors, some of our staff, has alarmed me," said Rep. Carl Tepper, R-Lubbock, who authored the legislation. The Capitol division is in charge of …