Texas Captures 65 Fugitives in 2025 Through Most Wanted Program

State's 10 Most Wanted Program sees successful year in apprehending criminals

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:15am

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that its 10 Most Wanted Program had a successful year in 2025, capturing 65 fugitives. The arrests included the state's Most Wanted Fugitives, Sex Offenders, and Criminal Illegal Immigrants.

Why it matters

The 10 Most Wanted Program is a key tool for Texas law enforcement to apprehend the state's most dangerous and elusive criminals. Capturing 65 fugitives in a single year demonstrates the program's effectiveness in keeping communities safe and holding offenders accountable.

The details

The 65 fugitives captured through the 10 Most Wanted Program in 2025 included individuals wanted for a variety of serious crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, and human trafficking. The program relies on tips from the public to locate and arrest these high-priority suspects.

  • The 10 Most Wanted Program captures were made throughout 2025.

The players

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The state law enforcement agency responsible for operating the 10 Most Wanted Program to apprehend the state's most dangerous fugitives.

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The takeaway

The success of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Program in 2025 highlights the importance of collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the public to identify and capture the state's most dangerous criminals. This program has proven to be an effective tool in enhancing public safety across Texas.