Texas DPS to Crack Down on Super Bowl Drunk Driving

Authorities warn of increased enforcement during big game weekend

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced plans to intensify its efforts to combat drunk driving this Super Bowl Sunday. The agency says it will deploy additional troopers and resources to target impaired drivers across the state during the popular football event.

Why it matters

Super Bowl Sunday is historically one of the busiest drinking nights of the year, leading to a spike in drunk driving incidents and related crashes. Texas DPS is taking proactive steps to improve public safety and deter people from getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.

The details

Texas DPS says it will have extra troopers on the roads on Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, 2026, to identify and arrest drunk drivers. The agency will also coordinate with local law enforcement to conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols in high-risk areas. Drivers caught driving under the influence will face steep fines, license suspensions, and potential jail time.

  • Texas DPS will increase enforcement on Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The state law enforcement agency responsible for highway patrol, driver's license issuance, and other public safety functions in Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We want everyone to enjoy the Super Bowl, but driving impaired is never acceptable. Our troopers will be out in force to keep our roads safe.”

— Colonel Steven McCraw, Director, Texas Department of Public Safety (wfaa.com)

What’s next

Texas DPS will continue its enhanced drunk driving enforcement efforts throughout the Super Bowl weekend.

The takeaway

Texas authorities are taking a zero-tolerance approach to drunk driving during the high-risk Super Bowl holiday, underscoring the importance of planning ahead and finding safe transportation options to prevent tragedies on the roads.