Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety is spotlighting its South Texas Region Tracking K-9 teams and Border Mounted Horse Patrol this week, releasing new video footage showing the units’ day-and-night work along the border.
According to Texas DPS officials, the specialized teams play a critical role in Operation Lone Star, providing tracking, search, and patrol capabilities across rugged terrain where vehicles often cannot reach. The newly released footage shows handlers guiding their K-9 partners through brush-heavy South Texas environments while mounted troopers navigate uneven ground to support border security missions.
DPS says the combination of K-9 scent-tracking and mounted mobility allows teams to cover more ground quickly, locate individuals during pursuit operations, and safely patrol remote areas. The units frequently assist in searches, rescues, and interdictions tied to illegal crossings and smuggling activities reported throughout the region.
Officials noted that these teams operate around the clock, with both K-9s and horses trained to handle extreme South Texas heat, variable terrain, and long-duration patrol shifts. DPS says the region continues to see high operational demand, prompting an increased emphasis on specialized patrol units this week.
The department also reiterated that its South Texas teams work alongside local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Border Patrol to provide layered coverage across high-traffic corridors. DPS encourages the public to report suspicious activity and reminds South Texas residents that increased patrol presence will continue through the week as part of ongoing border security efforts.
Residents can view the full DPS video on the agency’s official social media pages.
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