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Governor’s Office News Releases


Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announcedÌýthe transfer of more than $874.6 millionÌýto support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium.


Governor Greg Abbott announced John P. Scott as the new Chief of School Safety and Security within the ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency (TEA).


Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is accepting applications from law enforcement agencies for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) travel assistance and the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for fiscal year 2023.


Governor Greg Abbott and the ɬÀï·¬ Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public service announcement to promote awareness of the iWatchɬÀï·¬ community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the state return to school for the new school year.


Governor Abbott Directs ɬÀï·¬To Create New Chief Of School Safety And Security Position


Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch ɬÀï·¬ Program To Report Suspicious Activity


Governor Abbott Directs ɬÀï·¬To Provide Strategies To Make ɬÀï·¬ Public Schools Safer


Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources


Governor Abbott Calls For Immediate School Safety Review Of ɬÀï·¬ Public Schools

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To The Administrator Addressed (TAAs)

88th Legislative Session School Safety Guidance

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  • (YouTube) Published August 25, 2023
  • (YouTube)ÌýPublished September 15, 2023
  • Guidelines for Multihazard Emergency Operations (PDF)ÌýPublished April 18, 2024Ìý
  • District Vulnerability Assessment
    The Office of School Safety and Security will offer two webinars that will provide a high-level overview of the What, Where, When, Why, Who, and How of District Vulnerability Assessments.
    • Participants Must:
      • Be Superintendents and/or their school safety designee.
      • Have a registered Zoom account for verification and authentication purposes.
      • Register using their district email address.
    • Webinars

School Safety Standards Rule Resources

    • Ìý(YouTube)
    • School Safety Standards and New Grant Opportunity Webinar FAQ (PDF)
      • Safety and Facility Enhancement (SAFE) Grant
        The 88th ɬÀï·¬ Legislative Session appropriated $800M towards supporting school systems in meeting the adopted school safety standards. School systems that have applied to the 2022-2025 School Safety Standards Formula Grant and have not certified compliance with the facility requirements are highly encouraged to complete the Safety and Facility Enhancement (SAFE) grant needs assessment.
      • 2022-2025ÌýSchool Safety Standards Formula Grant
        ɬÀï·¬released a formula-based grant applicationÌýto support the school safety standards proposed rules referenced above. The grant will allow for pre-award for items purchased on or after June 1, 2022. For more information, LEAs should review the allocation funding, allowable costs, and grant links listed below.
      • 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology GrantÌý(Application Closed)
        ɬÀï·¬released a formula grant program on October 28, 2022, to provide grant funds to LEAs to purchase silent panic alert technologies for campuses as a measure of school safety. Silent panic alert technology is generally defined as a silent system signal generated by the activation of a device, either manually or through software applications, intended to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation (such as an active shooter, intruder, or other emergency situation) requiring a response from law enforcement and/or other first responders.

      Audit Resources

      ɬÀï·¬ School Safety Center

      The at ɬÀï·¬ State University serves as a central location for school safety information and provides schools with research, training, and technical assistance to reduce youth violence and promote safety in ɬÀï·¬.

      Training Opportunities

      Cybersecurity Resources

      Additional School Safety Resources

      • ɬÀï·¬ Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) –
      • Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) –

      Mental Health

        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

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        Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

        Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a free, evidence-based training available to all educators. MHFA is an 8-hour instructor led course, which teaches the general public about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders.

        MHFA is free to teachers and any school district employee. Education Service Centers (ESCs) and Independent School Districts (ISDs) can contact the local mental health authority (LMHA) or local behavioral health authority (LBHA) in their areas and begin the process of scheduling training during June, July, and August 2018, and continue their efforts to train throughout Fiscal Year 2019. There is an MHFA coordinator at each LMHA/LBHA who can help schedule a training class.

        To identify the LMHA/LBHA in your area, please visit: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/find-your-local-mental-health-or-behavioral-health-authority.

        Access information for the LMHA/LBHA through the online search tool: .
        To download a copy of the crosswalk of ɬÀï·¬ LMHA’s/LBHA and LEA, including the designated Mental Health First Aid Coordinator:ÌýCrosswalk of LMHA and TEAÌý(PDF)

        Integrated Pest Management

        Title 4 Agriculture, Part 1 ɬÀï·¬ Department of Agriculture, Chapter 7 Pesticides, Subchapter H Structural Pest Control Service, Division 7 Integrated Pest Management Program for School Districts

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        ÌýDefinition of Terms
        ÌýResponsibility of School Districts to Adopt an IPM Program
        ÌýResponsibilities of the IPM Coordinator
        ÌýResponsibilities of Certified Applicators and Licensed Technicians
        ÌýPesticide Use in School Districts
        ÌýIncidental Use for Schools

        Weather and Disaster Information

        The ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency provides a number of resources for school districts affected by extreme weather, natural disasters, or man-made disasters.

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