The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is a division that coordinates Texas's emergency management program. It has been used on immigrants [1] and during tropical storms. [2] It also works on safety outreach. [3] [4]
A duty officer is around at all times to ensure that all agencies are informed on possible disasters. It also distributes federal funds among thirteen agencies. [5]
The TDEM had a total budget of $6.6 billion for 2022–2023. [6]
The TDEM was founded in August of 1981 under the Texas Department of Public Safety. [5]
In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature transferred the TDEM from Texas Department of Public Safety to Texas A&M University. [7]
In April 2022, the TDEM was used to transport processed immigrants. It was used again in September 2023. [1]