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

• Monday, June 17, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry 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.
• Monday, June 17, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  State of Texas Issues Disaster Declaration for Maverick County
  The State of Texas has filed a disaster declaration for Maverick County as a result of severe flooding on June 14-15, 2013.
• Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on FEMA’s Denial of Funds for West
  The day of the West memorial service, President Obama stood in front of a grieving community and told them they would not be forgotten. He said his administration would stand with them, ready to help. We anticipate the president will hold true to his word and help us work with FEMA to ensure much-needed assistance reaches the community of West.
• Thursday, June 06, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration for Bexar County
  Gov. Rick Perry has filed a disaster declaration for Bexar County as a result of severe flooding on May 25-27, 2013.
• Wednesday, June 05, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry Honors Fallen Houston Firefighters
  Gov. Rick Perry spoke today at a memorial honoring the fallen firefighters who died while searching for survivors in a Houston fire.
• Friday, May 31, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Emergency Response Starts with Individual Preparedness
  As part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Gov. Rick Perry is urging Texans to prepare their families and homes for the 2013 hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 through the end of November.
• Thursday, May 23, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Files Disaster Declarations for Four Counties in North Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry has amended his disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties, to include Parker County, 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.
• 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.
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