Texas DPS Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety Week for Injury Prevention
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is observing Child Passenger Safety Week by reminding Texans about the critical importance of properly securing children in appropriate car seats and seat belts. The initiative, running from September 20-26, aims to reduce…
San Angelo, TX, September 22, 2026 — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is drawing attention to Child Passenger Safety Week, a period dedicated to reinforcing the necessity of correctly using car seats and seat belts for children. This statewide initiative, observed from September 20 through September 26, is designed to address and reduce the number of child fatalities and injuries sustained in vehicle collisions.
The primary goal of the week-long observance is to educate parents and caregivers on the proper methods for installing and using child restraint systems. This includes ensuring that children are placed in car seats appropriate for their age, weight, and height, and that older children are secured with the vehicle’s seat belt system when they have outgrown car seats. The DPS also seeks to inform the public about existing Texas state laws pertaining to child passenger safety requirements.
Vehicle crashes remain a significant cause of injury and death among young people. The DPS emphasizes that the correct use of car seats and seat belts is a proven safety measure that can significantly enhance a child’s protection during travel. The initiative highlights the importance of checking that restraints are installed correctly to provide maximum safety in the event of a collision.
Information disseminated during Child Passenger Safety Week often covers guidance on selecting the right car seat, understanding different types of restraints (such as rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats), and the correct way to buckle a child in. Caregivers are encouraged to consult vehicle and car seat manuals and to seek assistance from certified child passenger safety technicians if they are unsure about installation or proper usage. The DPS’s reminder serves as an annual call to action for all Texans to review and adhere to best practices in child passenger safety, aiming for safer roads for the state’s youngest residents.
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