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Institute For Homeland Security - Sam Houston State University | Critical Infrastructure Research and Education in Texas

UPCOMING EVENT

Transportation Critical Infrastructure Symposium

May 5, 2026 | Huntsville, Texas

NEW THIS WEEK

2026 Research Papers

New Releases Every Week

UPCOMING EVENT

MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM 

June 2 - 3, 2026 | Pasadena, Texas

FEATURED

Research Briefs

Written on Current Topics

UPCOMING EVENT

Transportation Critical Infrastructure Symposium

May 5, 2026  Huntsville, Texas

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NEW THIS WEEK

2026 Research Papers

New Releases Every Week

UPCOMING EVENT

MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM 

June 2 - 3, 2026 | Pasadena, Texas

FEATURED

Research Briefs

Written on Current Topics

Protecting what matters most to Texas. 

The Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University partners with government, industry and academia to advance research, education, and collaboration across Texas' most critical sectors. 

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120+

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

4+

YEARS OF IMPACT

5

CRITICAL SECTORS

40+

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

FEATURED RESEARCH BRIEF

Research Brief: Critical Infrastructure in Texas

All Sectors | March 2026 | 6 min Read

This research brief provides a high-level assessment of critical infrastructure in Texas, focusing on key sectors, emerging threats, and strategic considerations for resilience planning.

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MOST RECENT BRIEFS

SECTOR

An Analysis of Vulnerability Gaps and Recommended Policy Responses for 2026

SECTOR

Port Security and Maritime Risk Along the Texas Gulf Coast

An Analysis of Vulnerability Gaps and Recommended Policy Responses for 2026

FEATURED RESEARCH BRIEF

Research Brief: Critical Infrastructure in Texas

All Sectors | March 2026 | 6 min Read

This research brief provides a high-level assessment of critical infrastructure in Texas, focusing on key sectors, emerging threats, and strategic considerations for resilience planning.

Read the Brief

MOST RECENT BRIEFS

SECTOR

An Analysis of Vulnerability Gaps and Recommended Policy Responses for 2026

SECTOR

Port Security and Maritime Risk Along the Teas Gulf Coast

An Analysis of Vulnerability Gaps and Recommended Policy Responses for 2026

 Protecting what matters most to Texas. 

The Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University partners with government, industry and academia to advance research, education, and collaboration across Texas' most critical sectors. We are dedicated to providing practitioner focused research and training programs.

Learn More About Our Mission

4+

YEARS OF IMPACT

120+

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

5

CRITICAL SECTORS

40+

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Advancing Resilience. Securing Texas

Research 

Evidence-based analysis on homeland security challenges facing Texas and the nation. 

Education

We aim to strengthen the resilience of our state, empowering individuals and organizations with the critical knowledge and skills they need.

Sectors

Partnerships in the Healthcare, Chemical, Transportation, Energy, and Water/Wastewater Sectors. 

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