San Antonio’s Report on the February 2021 Winter Storm
Winter Storm Uri hit Texas in February 2021 with devastating effects, leaving millions of residents across the state to deal with the severe cold without power, heat, or water for …
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Hobby School of Public Affairs Surveys Texans on Opinions of Winter Storm and Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
In an attempt to understand the impact that Winter Storm Uri had on Texas, the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs conducted a survey of adults living in …
Domestic Terrorism and Mass Attack Threat Assessments for Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released reports assessing domestic terrorism and mass attack threats as they relate to the state of Texas. While there is overlap between …
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A Safer Super Bowl
Super Bowl LI and human trafficking concerns: Texas & DHS are ready for the challenge.
Issues and Recommendations to Safeguard Public Health, as Identified by the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease
“In today’s globally connected society, an infectious disease epidemic anywhere can soon become an emergency everywhere.” On October 6, 2014, Texas Governor Rick Perry issued Executive Order RP79, authorising the creation of the …
GAO Review of Ammonium Nitrate Facilities: OSHA and EPA Provide “Limited Oversight”
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released this week a report on safety policies and procedures at U.S. chemical facilities, particularly those that deal with ammonium nitrate. Following the April 2013 …
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Extreme Heat in Texas Prisons: A “Violation of Basic Human Rights”
A new report released this week by the University of Texas School of Law Human Rights Clinic claims that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is guilty of human …
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White House Remarks on Recent Fort Hood Shooting
Yesterday, April 2, 2014, Specialist Ivan Lopez opened fire on fellow service members at Fort Hood in Texas, killing 3 people and wounding 16 before committing suicide. Lopez was undergoing …
Texas Public Safety Threat Overview 2013
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has recently released its Texas Public Safety Threat Overview 2013, a report which examines the threats currently facing the state. According to the …
20 Years Later: The Waco Siege
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Waco siege, which lasted 50 days and ended with the deaths of 76 men, women, and children on April 19, …