
News/Blog
Service Update: COVID-19 Guidelines
The credit union continues to service members by lobby appointment only, in the drive-thru, and through online and mobile banking. At Texas DPS Credit Union we continue to navigate the evolving stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. Unfortunately, the...
Your Year-End Financial Checklist
As 2021 draws to a close, take a moment to go through this year-end financial checklist to ensure your finances are in order before the start of the New Year. Review your budget Is your current monthly budget working for you? Are you stretching some spending...
4 Scams to Watch Out for this Black Friday
Black Friday has traditionally been the day that ignites the holiday shopping season, sending masses of crowds through retailers across the nation. Unfortunately, it’s also a day that spawns a season of shopping scams. Here are four scams to watch out for on Black...
8 Holiday Shopping Hacks to Help You Save Big This Season
Ready, set… charge! The holiday shopping season is here, and between inflated prices, the rising cost of gas and the urge to splurge this time of year, it can be harder than ever to stick to your budget. Here, we’ve listed eight holiday shopping hacks to help keep...
Texas DPS CU Celebrates International Credit Union Day
Today, Texas DPS Credit Union joins 56,000 credit unions around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day. The theme of ICU Day 2021 is “Building financial health for a brighter tomorrow.” ICU Day highlights the many ways that credit unions across...
Six Reasons to Switch to eStatements
Quick, convenient and clutter-free, eStatements are the way to secure your account info. Your eStatements work similarly to paper statements, except for the fact that they’re delivered electronically. At the end of each statement period, you’ll get an email from your...
Why You Need to Be Financially Fit
You give your abs a daily workout, but are you neglecting those money muscles? Here’s why being financially fit is super-important and how you can overcome common barriers to financial wellness. Financial wellness: a ripple effect Managing money responsibly...
FAQ: Credit Card Changes
Texas DPS Credit Union is migrating our MasterCard credit card payment platform from GoToMyCard to eZCard. The last day to access GoToMyCard website is 7/9/2021 at 5 p.m. EST. Beginning on 7/12/2021, you may register, view your account, enroll in electronic statements...
Secure Email with TXDPSCU
Secure email is a safe and reliable way for members to provide us with any required documents and personal information digitally. Through our secure email platform, members can receive encrypted emails and attachments from TXDPSCU, then safely reply to the message....
Member Notice: Upcoming Credit Card Changes
At Texas DPS Credit Union, we strive to continually enhance our product and servicing options. To meet upcoming Mastercard and Visa requirements, we will be replacing all active TXDPSCU Credit Cards with a new card number. If you currently have an active TXDPSCU...
Payday Loans: Not As Cheap As You May Think
“Payday loans,” which are also called cash advance, check advance and post-dated check loans, have become increasingly popular for fast cash. Consumers may be misled into thinking that payday loans are a cheap and convenient way of borrowing money for the short term....
Cash Flow Budgeting: A Fast, Flexible Way to Fix Your Finances
You’ve heard it from a million places: Budget your money! Make a firm plan and stick with it. It’s the pathway to prosperity! For many people, though, that advice just doesn’t resonate. They feel constricted by a budget. Keeping cash in separate envelopes makes them...