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DPS study finds Hispanics and Blacks face higher search rates
A DPS study released Oct. 3 shows Hispanics and Blacks are more likely to have their cars searched during Texas trooper stops, though DPS officials say race is not used as a factor and searches require probable cause. The five month study covers stops March 1 to July 31 and notes drug arrests skew Hispanic and Black shares.
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