Texas DPS ends partnership with Austin PD amid Title 42 expiration, border crisis

The Austin Police Department is no longer partnered with the Texas Department of Public Safety, as DPS officials focus their attention to the border crisis amid the end of Title 42.

"The department would like to take this moment to thank DPS for the work they have done to assist in keeping our community safe," the Austin Police Department said in a statement.

"Over the last several weeks, they have assisted in lowering the number of calls related to violent crime, removed stolen guns and vehicles from the streets, and recovered large quantities of illegal narcotics, as well as helping to increase traffic safety in our city," the statement added.