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, May 26, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks at Memorial Day Ceremony
  Austin, Texas (NOTE: The governor frequently deviates from prepared text.)
• Friday, March 21, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Texas Receives $81.6 Million for Bioterrorism Preparations
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas has been awarded $81.6 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help communities prepare for public health emergencies, including the possibility of bioterrorism.
• Tuesday, March 18, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Expresses Support for U.S. Troops
  AUSTIN - Emphasizing that Texas is well prepared to respond to any threat, Gov. Rick Perry today voiced his strong support of President George W. Bush and U.S. troops during a visit to Camp Mabry.
• Monday, March 10, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Texas Receives $29.5 Million Federal Homeland Security Grant
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas has been awarded $29.5 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help state and local emergency workers better respond to the threat of terrorism. The grant represents an 82 percent increase over the $16.2 million award the state received for fiscal year 2002.
• Monday, March 10, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Texas Receives $29.5 Million Federal Homeland Security Grant
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas has been awarded $29.5 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help state and local emergency workers better respond to the threat of terrorism. The grant represents an 82 percent increase over the $16.2 million award the state received for fiscal year 2002.
• Friday, February 07, 2003 • Press Release
  Statement of Gov. Rick Perry Regarding Higher Threat Level
  "While we know of no specific threats against Texas, we are taking this heightened warning very seriously. I have spoken with Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge this morning, and my office will remain in close contact with federal officials.
• Sunday, February 02, 2003 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Governor Perry Tells Administrators to Inspect School Property For Shuttle Debris
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today directed school administrators in a 93-county area to inspect school grounds to see if any debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia landed on school property – including roofs.
• Tuesday, December 17, 2002 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Federal Disaster Declaration For Walker County
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added Walker County to the federal disaster declaration list as a result of damage caused by storms and flooding in late October and early November.
• Monday, December 09, 2002 • Press Release
  
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas will receive more than $74 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist medical institutions damaged by Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001. The FEMA grants will help fund restoration efforts for Memorial Hermann Hospital, the Methodist Hospital Complex and the University of Houston’s University Center Satellite Building.
• Tuesday, November 26, 2002 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Federal Disaster Declaration For Seven Texas Counties
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added seven Texas counties to the federal disaster declaration list as a result of damage caused by storms and flooding in late October and early November. The seven counties are Brazoria, Cameron, Fort Bend, Hidalgo, Jasper, Kleberg and San Jacinto.
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