DPS is purchasing rifles for classes A, B & C for 2026 troopers.

The Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a contract to Daniel Defense Inc. on February 17, 2026, for the procurement of rifles designated for training classes A, B, and C supporting 2026 trooper development. The contract is classified under the category of light weapons and ammunition, with product specifications encompassing sporting rifles, gun barrels, and related components as indicated by the applicable UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) classifications.

The specific contract value, annual value, and cumulative value were not disclosed in the available documentation. Similarly, the contract period of performance and designated place of performance were not specified in the source materials. Daniel Defense Inc. serves as the prime contractor for this procurement, which falls under NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) code 68052, covering guns, pistols, rifles, and shotguns including accessories.