June 19, 2026 at 10:00 am jacoblehrer Brownwood News Local News State News Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pocket LinkedIn AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the expansion of the Texas Rangers' Unsolved Crimes Investigation (UCIP/Cold Case) Program - a specialized unit dedicated to solving cold case murders and sexual assaults across the state.

"For nearly 25 years, the Texas Rangers Cold Case Program has helped partner law enforcement agencies bring justice to victims and their families in every corner of Texas," said Texas Ranger Division Chief Scotty Shiver.

"The expansion of this program is a testament to the Rangers' success in working alongside investigators and forensic scientists to identify and arrest criminals who, sometimes for many years, have believed they have gotten away with committing some of the most heinous crimes. As forensic science and technology continue to advance, so will our ability to make a bigger impact in our state - putting more violent criminals behind bars and making Texas communities safer." Under Senate Bill 1, passed by members of the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott last year, the department was awarded funding to support new positions under the Texas Rangers' Cold Case Program - bringing the number of personnel assigned to this specialized unit to 17 Rangers and three support staff, doubling the size of the program.