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State troopers will resume patrolling Austin streets in July, with some changes in response to criticism

Texas Department of Public Safety officers were criticized for the disparate number of Latino and Black residents arrested during the first iteration of a partnership to help Austin with policing duties.

Texas Department of Public Safety vehicles outside of the state Capitol on Aug. 11, 2021.


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