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The annual Star of Texas Awards, hosted by the Public Safety Office every September, honor the bravery and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and emergency first responders who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Since its establishment in 2003, more than 734 individuals have been recognized for their service.
Nominations are currently being accepted for eligible individuals, including private citizens who assist first responders. The nomination form is accessible through the Star of Texas website.
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2025 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 4/49/2025)
- Total Captures: 27
- Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 12
- Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 6
- Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 9
- Total Gang Members Arrested: 1
- Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 7
- Rewards Paid: $25,000
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Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training
Waxahachie, Texas
June 23-34, 2025
Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training
Terrell, Texas
August 18-19, 2025
36th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference
Odessa, Texas
October 13-15, 2025
30th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference
Amarillo, Texas
February 23-25, 2026
Texas Crime Stoppers recently held a basic course training in San Marcos, Texas. The basic Crime Stoppers course provides 16 training hours fulfilling the training requirement for organization certification. The hours also count towards an individual's TCOLE and CPE credit. The course included topics on legal frameworks, board responsibilities, campus crime stoppers, tip taking best practices, annual reporting, certification requirements, fundraising and marketing.
Thank you to Hays County Crime Stoppers for hosting a great training!
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If you received a Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund grant and want to learn more about managing it through eGrants, consider attending one of our one-day, in-person eGrants training sessions hosted by the Public Safety Office.
These training sessions are held across Texas and are completely free. They provide valuable guidance on navigating the eGrants system, ensuring compliance, and making the most of your funding.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding—register today!
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The Texas Crime Stoppers Ambassador Program is a student leadership initiative designed for youth engaged in their local Crime Stoppers community.
Each ambassador is assigned a month to contribute an article for the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter. Possible topics include campus program success stories, interviews with their Student Resource Officer or a board member, community involvement, as well as editorials on leadership, mentoring, or student motivation.
Awareness of Crime in Texarkana, 45 years
Crime Stoppers of San Angelo, 38 years
Denton County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 36 years
Falls County Crime Stoppers, 28 years
Gillespie County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 36 years
Gregg County Crime Stoppers, 44 years
Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 28 years
Kendall County Crime Stoppers, 35 years
Mission Crime Stoppers, Inc., 41 years
Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc., 42 years
Parker County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 39 years
Wood County Crime Stoppers, 40 years
Congratulations on all your years of service! Thank you for the continued investment within your community which has paved the way for a safer, stronger future for Texas.
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