Bell Textron has delivered a new Bell 407GXi helicopter to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with the handover formally announced in Austin on 28 May 2026. The single‑engine rotorcraft will expand the DPS air support fleet for law enforcement and public safety operations across the state.
The delivery follows a purchase agreement for one Bell 407GXi announced on 10 March 2026 during the VAI Verticon conference in Atlanta, where Texas DPS outlined plans to reinforce its statewide air support missions. The new aircraft complements the department’s existing Bell 412EP, further consolidating Bell as a key supplier to the agency’s Aircraft Operations Division.
Texas DPS Aircraft Operations Division currently fields a dedicated cadre of police pilots, tactical flight officers and support personnel who provide aerial support for law enforcement, emergency response and other public safety missions. The arrival of the 407GXi aligns with ongoing U.S. state-level investment in modern, multi-role helicopter platforms for law enforcement and emergency response coverage over large geographic areas.