Texas HB1170 mandates analysis and mitigation of transportation security threats.

Texas HB1170 requires the Intelligence and Counterterrorism division of the Department of Public Safety to analyze emerging and potential future threats to transportation security. The analysis must include threats from terrorist organizations, explosive devices, chemical or biological agents, cyberthreat actors, unmanned aerial systems, and attacks on soft targets. The division must engage stakeholders and account for their security concerns. By October 1, 2026, the director must develop threat mitigation strategies and assign department resources or recommend actions to other entities.

Texas HB1170 mandates analysis and mitigation of transportation security threats.

Texas HB1170 requires the Intelligence and Counterterrorism division of the Department of Public Safety to analyze emerging and potential future threats to transportation security. The analysis must include threats from terrorist organizations, explosive devices, chemical or biological agents, cyberthreat actors, unmanned aerial systems, and attacks on soft targets. The division must engage stakeholders and account for their security concerns. By October 1, 2026, the director must develop threat mitigation strategies and assign department resources or recommend actions to other entities.