DPS is purchasing draft horses for the Texas Highway Patrol.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded a contract to Ray Raber for the procurement of draft horses for the Texas Highway Patrol. The contract, identified by the unique identifier 26P0003199, was awarded on October 22, 2025, and focuses on the acquisition of horses classified under the UNSPSC code 10101506 and NIGP code 04070.

While specific contract details such as annual value, total contract amount, and performance period are not provided in the source documentation, the award indicates a strategic procurement of horses for potential use by the Texas Highway Patrol. The contract represents a targeted acquisition of draft horses from prime contractor Ray Raber, likely intended to support specialized law enforcement operations or mounted patrol units within the Texas state government.