The Texas Department of Public Safety said it began increasing patrols on roads Saturday to ensure safe driving over spring break and ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

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Texas DPS is stepping up patrols this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day to catch speeders, drunk drivers, and those ignoring seat belts.