AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2026-2030 on Monday.<\/p>\n
The strategy provides the state\u2019s framework for setting homeland security priorities and directing efforts to develop, maintain and deliver security capabilities. The updated plan supersedes the previous 2021-2025 strategic plan and addresses evolving threats and hazards.<\/p>\n
\u201cProtecting Texas from a broad range of threats and vulnerabilities is a critical mission that continues to evolve,\u201d Abbott said. \u201cThe Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan provides a comprehensive and updated framework to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from attacks, disasters and other emerging threats.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbott said the plan will help keep Texas \u201cthe best state to raise a family, start a business and live a safe and prosperous life.\u201d<\/p>\n
DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said Texas faces \u201cthe most diverse and significant homeland security threats of our lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is more important today than ever that our state has every tool and resource needed to mitigate and respond to any type of attack or disaster,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n
The strategy is divided into three sections: Purpose and Principles, The Texas Homeland Security Environment, and Goals and Objectives.<\/p>\n
The first section establishes the state\u2019s vision for homeland security and fundamental guiding principles. The second section summarizes homeland security challenges facing Texas and discusses threats, hazards, vulnerabilities and potential consequences.<\/p>\n
The third section establishes goals, objectives and priority actions for the next five years. It includes six goals, 31 objectives and 158 priority actions.<\/p>\n
Martin thanked members of the newly created DPS Homeland Security Division and homeland security experts from partner organizations who developed the strategy.<\/p>\n