The State of Texas is one of the more complex homeland security challenges in the nation. Its vast size, unique role in the nation’s economy, proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, 1,200 miles of international border, and an ever-growing and diverse population pose a unique combination of threats that are not seen anywhere else in America.

In 2003, Governor Rick Perry established a Texas Homeland Security office in order to coordinate the resources and responses necessary to prevent, protect from, prepare for and respond to all threats of terrorism and disaster.

News & Announcements

• Wednesday, December 21, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Again Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
• Monday, December 19, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Activates State Resources as Winter Storm Threatens Texas Communities
  Gov. Rick Perry has activated Texas Military Forces (TMF) personnel and equipment as a precautionary measure as a severe winter storm threatens communities in the Texas Panhandle. These resources will be used to provide assistance as necessary on roadways as the storm makes its way through the area.
• Wednesday, December 14, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Expanded Disaster Declaration Provides Much-Needed Relief for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted the state's repeated request to expand its major disaster declaration to include 119 counties eligible for wildfire assistance, and extend the incident period from April 6, 2011, through August 29, 2011. The original declaration issued by FEMA on July 1, 2011, covered wildfires between April 6, 2011, and May 3, 2011, and only included 45 counties.
• Monday, December 12, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Obama Administration’s Decision to Slash Number of National Guard troops at U.S.-Mexico Border
  President Obama's decision to slash the number of National Guard troops patrolling and securing our southern border is proof that this administration has no intention to truly secure the border or listen to the American citizens, communities and law enforcement who care about border security and public safety. -Gov. Perry
• Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  State of Texas Again Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  The State of Texas has again renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
• Monday, October 31, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
• Saturday, October 01, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Issues Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry issues proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
• Saturday, September 17, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Executive Order
  RP76 - Relating to the suspension of a waiting period for certain state unemployment insurance claims
  
• Monday, September 12, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Non-Profit Fund Expands Emergency Hotel Voucher Program for Fire Victims, Additional Counties Added to Federal Disaster Request
  The non-profit Texas Disaster Relief Fund has made additional funding available to provide emergency hotel vouchers for up to seven days for individuals and families who have been displaced by a wildfire in Grimes, Montgomery and Waller counties. Over the weekend, the state requested that the recently approved federal Major Disaster Declaration be expanded to provide individual and public assistance for additional counties, including Montgomery, Grimes and Waller, as well as statewide hazard mitigation for counties that have been affected by wildfires since August 30.
• Sunday, September 11, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Images of September 11th are Forever in Our Minds
  Gov. Rick Perry commemorated the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks at a memorial ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery Twin Towers Monument. The governor has also issued a proclamation recognizing September 11th as Texas First Responders Day.
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