Dallas police, NTTA negotiating tollway patrols as DPS deal ends
- Posted on July 27, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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In brief
Dallas Police Department is positioning itself to assume routine tollway patrol responsibilities starting October 1st following the expiration of the Department of Public Safety's long-standing contract with the North Texas Tollway Authority. Police Chief Daniel Comeaux is currently in negotiations with NTTA to establish a new patrol agreement. This transition represents a significant shift in toll road security management as the department transitions from state-level oversight to local law enforcement control.
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Dallas police, NTTA negotiating tollway patrols as DPS deal ends
Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department could begin routine tollway patrols Oct. 1 under a potential NTTA agreement as DPS ends its longtime contract for dedicated coverage.
