Issued directly from the "bench" by a judge for violating court rules.
Perhaps the most public-facing part of the DPS warrant system is the . This program, which operates under the DPS Criminal Investigations Division, highlights the state's most dangerous fugitives. In 2025 alone, the program captured 65 fugitives, including 28 convicted sex offenders and 13 criminal illegal immigrants. The program offers cash rewards—$41,000 was paid out to tipsters in 2025. Texas Department Of Public Safety Warrant Search
In many cases, having an attorney arrange for you to turn yourself in voluntarily is better than being arrested during a routine traffic stop. Summary of Resources Issued directly from the "bench" by a judge