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

• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Activates State Operations Center
  Gov. Rick Perry today ordered a Level II Activation of the State Operations Center (SOC) as another line of severe thunderstorms makes its way across North and Central Texas Tuesday afternoon.
• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Files Disaster Declarations for Three Counties in North Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry has filed disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties as a result of last week’s tornadoes. This declaration will help ensure a speedy and efficient recovery process, and will open the door to additional federal assistance that these counties may qualify for.
• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Task Force 1 Deploying to Oklahoma
  Texas Task Force 1, the state's elite search and rescue team, was activated this evening to assist local officials and first responders in Oklahoma following today's tornado outbreak.
• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Oklahoma Tornado Damage
  The images emerging from Oklahoma today are a terrifying reminder of how quickly the force of Mother Nature can devastate entire communities. Our hearts are heavy for all Americans who have been affected by the recent outbreak of storms across our country. State emergency assets in Texas will remain on alert and stand ready to help our neighbors any way we can.
• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Again Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending drought emergency for specified counties due to the ongoing exceptional drought conditions across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
• Friday, May 17, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry’s Remarks on the Granbury Storm Damage
  Gov. Rick Perry today toured the communities impacted by Wednesday’s deadly tornadoes. He was joined by state and local officials to discuss damage response and recovery efforts.
• Thursday, May 16, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on West Investigation Results
  The tragedy in West has dramatically changed the lives of many in this tight-knit community, forever leaving its mark on the town and in the hearts of those who call West home.
• Thursday, May 16, 2013 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on North Texas Tornado Damage
  Gov. Perry is deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday’s horrific storms. The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have.
• Thursday, April 25, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry Honors Victims of West Explosion
  Gov. Rick Perry spoke today at a memorial service honoring the first responders who died in last week’s explosion in West.
• Friday, April 19, 2013 • West, Texas • Press Release
  Governor Perry Visits Community of West; Tours Disaster Zone and Meets with Local Officials
  Gov. Rick Perry today toured the disaster zone in West, Texas and met with local officials and state and local emergency responders about relief and recovery efforts underway.
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