Port Of Texas City Security Council Inc.

Port Of Texas City Security Council Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Texas City, Texas, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since February 2007. The organization is primarily focused on maritime security and infrastructure protection, specifically serving the Port of Texas City region. As a federal grant recipient, the Council has consistently been awarded grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), which supports critical infrastructure security and risk mitigation efforts for maritime transportation systems.

Through its federal grant awards, Port Of Texas City Security Council Inc. has been systematically enhancing maritime security infrastructure and operational capabilities. The organization has received multiple PSGP grants, including a substantial $932,570 award in September 2024, which will fund comprehensive security improvements such as procuring patrol vessels, advanced communications equipment, surveillance systems, and cybersecurity upgrades. Previous grants, like the $356,344 award in September 2021, have supported ongoing security activities designed to reduce risks to port infrastructure. The grants consistently aim to improve risk management, protect critical transportation assets, and develop robust security protocols. Each grant typically spans a three-year performance period, allowing the Council to implement sustained security enhancements, conduct specialized maritime security training, hire additional personnel, and develop strategic security plans. The consistent funding from FEMA's Port Security Grant Program underscores the organization's critical role in maintaining national maritime security infrastructure.