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, November 26, 2001 • Speech
  American Airlines Employees Suggested Talking Points
  
• Friday, November 09, 2001 • Press Release
  Governor Rick Perry Authorizes Additional 133 National Guardsmen
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today authorized the deployment of 133 additional members of the Texas National Guard to provide further security at Texas airports. Perry took the action after President George W. Bush announced today that supplemental members of the National Guard are needed to perform security functions at 720 checkpoints in the country's 420 commercial airports.
• Thursday, October 25, 2001 • Proclamation
  Relating to severe storms in the State of Texas on October 12, 2001
  
• Wednesday, October 03, 2001 • Proclamation
  Relating to severe storms in the State of Texas August 28 through September 14, 2001
  
• Monday, October 01, 2001 • Executive Order
  RP8 - Relating to the Governor's Task Force on Homeland Security
  
• Monday, October 01, 2001 • Speech
  News Conference on Homeland Security Task Force
  
• Friday, September 28, 2001 • Speech
  Guard Activation Remarks
  
• Thursday, September 20, 2001 • Proclamation
  Queen Isabella Causeway on September 15, 2001
  
• Thursday, September 20, 2001 • Editorial
  A Time for Texans to Stand United
  Over the past two weeks, in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, I have never been prouder of Texans and I have never been prouder to be an American. In the face of one of the gravest tests in history of this country’s resolve and this country’s heart and soul, we are rising to the challenge.
• Friday, September 14, 2001 • Speech
  Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks at the Flag Unfurling Ceremony after September 11, 2001
  
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