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

• Friday, September 06, 2002 • Executive Order
  PR18 - Relating to flying the Texas flag at half-staff to honor the victims of the acts of terrorism committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001
  
• Friday, September 06, 2002 • Executive Order
  RP17 - Relating to honoring the victims of the violence against the United States of America on September 11, 2001
  
• Wednesday, August 28, 2002 • Press Release
  Jones County Also Approved For Infrastructure Repair Assistance
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Bee County a federal disaster declaration. The federal declaration comes following a request by Perry to provide assistance to areas of Texas hit by severe storms and flooding in July.
• Wednesday, August 14, 2002 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Federal Disaster Declaration For Dimmit County
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Dimmit County a federal disaster declaration. The federal declaration comes following a request by Perry to provide assistance to areas of Texas hit by severe storms and flooding in July. A total of 39 Texas counties have been granted a federal disaster declaration making them eligible for some type of federal emergency assistance.
• Thursday, August 08, 2002 • Press Release
  Texas has a new weapon in the war on terrorism.
  Texas has a new weapon in the war on terrorism.
• Wednesday, August 07, 2002 • Editorial
  Health Alert Network Gives Texas New Weapon Against Terrorism
  Texas has a new weapon in the war on terrorism. Friday, the state will activate the Health Alert Network, a secure Internet connection that links the state’s health resources and provides information and warnings about bioterrorism and other health issues. This new system will help the state’s health-care authorities react quickly and effectively to any situation – whether it be the intentional release of a biological agent or the spread of West Nile virus.
• Thursday, August 01, 2002 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Federal Disaster Declaration For Calhoun County
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Calhoun County a federal disaster declaration. The federal declaration comes following a request by Perry last month to provide immediate assistance to areas of Texas hit by severe storms and flooding throughout July.
• Wednesday, July 24, 2002 • Press Release
  San Saba County Approved For Infrastructure Repair Assistance
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to add Calhoun County to the current federal disaster declaration list. The governor’s request follows preliminary assessments in the county confirming extensive damage caused by severe storms and flooding.
• Monday, July 22, 2002 • Press Release
  DeWitt County Also Approved For Federal Emergency Assistance
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Victoria and DeWitt counties a federal disaster declaration. The declaration comes following a request by Perry last week to provide immediate assistance to areas of Texas hit by severe storms and flooding throughout July.
• Friday, July 19, 2002 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Requests Federal Disaster Declaration For Victoria, DeWitt Counties
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to add Victoria and DeWitt counties to the current federal disaster declaration list. The governor is seeking the declaration to provide immediate assistance for damage caused by severe storms and flooding throughout July.
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