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Texas Department of Public Safety urges Halloween driving safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety encouraged Halloween safety measures for drivers and pedestrians, citing elevated risks on the holiday.

Where
Statewide
When
October 31, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Texas Department of Public Safetyissued Halloween safety guidance
  • Bryan RippeeTexas Highway Patrol Chief

The facts

  • Child pedestrian fatalities from vehicle collisions are more than twice as likely on Halloween as any other day.2
  • DPS recommended high-visibility costumes, remaining vigilant behind the wheel, and watching for trick-or-treaters.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Bryan Rippee, Texas Highway Patrol Chief Halloween should be a night of fun and celebration, not tragedy.2
  • Texas Department of Public Safety Active participation from all community members is essential.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Driving on Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky

    www.kera.org

  • Driving in Texas on Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky

    HPPR

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Driving on Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky www.kera.org Not rated, October 30, 2026
  2. Driving in Texas on Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky HPPR Not rated, October 31, 2026

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