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, July 05, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Re-Issues Disaster Proclamation for Threat of Extreme Wildfires and Exceptional Drought Conditions
  Gov. Perry renews his declaration for the seventh time since it was originally issued on Dec. 21, 2010, that extreme fire hazard continues to create a threat of imminent disaster for the people in the State of Texas.
• Friday, July 01, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Disaster Request Approval
  President Obama's decision to finally approve a portion of our disaster designation request is good for Texas and some of the communities impacted by this season's wildfires. We will continue to work with FEMA to ensure all affected jurisdictions and entities receive the support they deserve after battling these massive fires since December. Our prayers continue to go out to those putting their lives on the line fighting these fires, as well as those whose property and livelihoods remain in danger.
• Wednesday, June 22, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry Regarding TWIA Bill
  There is still work to be done on this issue, and we must pass legislation to adequately compensate TWIA policy holders without enriching trial lawyers or further undermining TWIA's financial stability.
• Saturday, June 11, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Again Renews State Disaster Proclamation Due to Ongoing Wildfire Threat
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today renewed his emergency disaster proclamation for the sixth time since it was originally issued on Dec. 21, 2010, due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The renewed proclamation covers all 254 counties in Texas, and directs all necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts. Since the beginning of wildfire season, local and state firefighters have responded to more than 11,600 fires that have destroyed more than 460 homes and burned more than 2.8 million acres, an area the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
• Saturday, June 11, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Re-Issues Disaster Proclamation for Threat of Extreme Wildfires
  Gov. Perry renews his declaration for the sixth time since it was originally issued on Dec. 21, 2010, that extreme fire hazard continues to create a threat of imminent disaster for the people in the State of Texas.
• Friday, June 03, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Adds TWIA to Special Session Call
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced the addition of legislation relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to the special session call.
• Friday, June 03, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Adds TWIA to Special Session Call
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced the addition of legislation relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to the special session call.
• Thursday, May 26, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Appeals Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfires
  Gov. Rick Perry today sent a letter to President Barack Obama appealing his administration's decision to deny Texas' request for a Major Disaster Declaration for counties that have been threatened or impacted by the devastating wildfire season. This declaration would provide much needed federal assistance to support response efforts for ongoing wildfires.
• Friday, May 20, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Urges Texans to Prepare for 2011 Hurricane Season
  Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed May 22-29, 2011, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas to coincide with National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The governor and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are urging all Texans to prepare their homes and families for the 2011 hurricane season, which is predicted to be above-average by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.
• Friday, May 13, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Re-Issues Disaster Proclamation for Threat of Extreme Wildfires
  Gov. Perry renews his declaration for the fifth time since it was originally issued on Dec. 21, 2010, that extreme fire hazard continues to create a threat of imminent disaster for the people in the State of Texas.
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