Texas Division of Emergency Management

What Texas Division of Emergency Management does

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is a state government agency operating under the Texas A&M University System with a statutory mandate under Texas Government Code Chapter 418 to coordinate emergency management across all 254 Texas counties. The agency divides the state into 8 administrative regions, each staffed with regional coordinators, Incident Support Task Force (ISTF) coordinators, and disaster finance coordinators, and serves Texas citizens, local governments, state agencies, and the first responder community through preparedness education, disaster response coordination, damage assessment, and long-term recovery support.

The agency's technology platform comprises WebEOC for real-time crisis management and incident coordination, the Grants Management System (GMS) for administering federal and state disaster grants (Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, Fire Management Assistance, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and State Disaster Reimbursement), pSTAT and iSTAT mobile tools for damage assessment data collection, the PIV-I First Responder Authentication Credential for identity verification and federal facility access, the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) for vulnerable population tracking, the Texas Community Recovery System, and SOC CLOCK for State Operations Center coordination. These systems are accessed through web portals (damage.tdem.texas.gov, grants.tdem.texas.gov, lonestar.soc.texas.gov) and unified as of June 2026 under Okta single sign-on.

TDEM does not operate as a commercial entity; it is funded through state legislative appropriations and federal grant pass-through, primarily from FEMA, and supplements its coordination role through partnerships with the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Forest Service (TIFMAS), USDA, the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas VOAD, and Harris County Flood Control District. The agency convenes the annual Texas Emergency Management Conference, which in 2026 drew a record 4,000+ attendees and occupied 180,000+ square feet of exhibit space at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Notable recent activity includes the July 2026 EMAC deployment of personnel to support Colorado wildfire response and the June 2026 launch of the Screwworm.texas.gov portal for New World Screwworm outbreak coordination.

Name

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Legal name

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Website

https://tdem.texas.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Texas Division of Emergency Management is a state government agency under the Texas A&M University System that coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all 254 Texas counties through 8 regions, operating WebEOC, GMS, PSTAT, and PIV-I platforms for citizens, local governments, and first responders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI), Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF)

Keywords

• Emergency management services
• Disaster response coordination
• Crisis management platforms
• Public assistance grants
• Disaster preparedness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Disaster Assistance Administration: TDEM serves as the state administrative agency for federal disaster assistance programs including FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, processing reimbursements for eligible jurisdictions following federally declared disasters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TDEM coordinates emergency management activities across Texas through 8 regional offices covering all 254 counties, administering federal and state disaster assistance programs and operating crisis management technology platforms. The agency provides disaster preparedness education, real-time incident coordination, damage assessment tools, grant administration, and deploys incident support task forces to jurisdictions impacted by emergencies. Core services include FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant administration, WebEOC-based incident coordination, PIV-I first responder credentialing, and mutual aid reimbursement.

Product overview

Texas Division of Emergency Management operates as a centralized emergency management agency within the Texas A&M University System, providing a comprehensive suite of interconnected systems and programs. The core infrastructure consists of the Grants Management System (GMS) for federal and state grant administration, WebEOC for real-time crisis management and incident coordination, and the Incident Support Task Force (ISTF) for deploying expert personnel to disaster-affected jurisdictions. Supporting platforms include pSTAT and iSTAT for damage assessment data collection, the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) for vulnerable population coordination, and the Texas Community Recovery System for long-term recovery support. The PIV-I credentialing system provides standardized identification for emergency responders, while SOC CLOCK enables operations center coordination. These products work together to provide end-to-end emergency management capabilities from preparedness through recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Emergency Management Conference: Annual premier gathering for Texas emergency management professionals featuring workshops, networking, and professional certification exams.
• Incident Support Task Force (ISTF)
• Grants Management System (GMS)
• State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)
• PIV-I First Responder Authentication Credential

Products and services

• Grants Management System (GMS) Web-based portal for online application and management of Emergency Management Grants and Awards, tracking grants from application through closeout. Supports Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Fire Management Assistance Grant, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Building Resilience Infrastructure and Community, and State Disaster Reimbursement programs. Used by local governments, state agencies, and eligible jurisdictions in Texas.
• WebEOC (Texas WebEOC and LoneStar WebEOC) Crisis management software platform providing real-time information sharing during emergencies. TDEM operates both Texas WebEOC and LoneStar WebEOC instances, enabling coordination across the State Operations Center and emergency response personnel.
• Incident Support Task Force (ISTF) State resource deployable under TDEM direction, comprised of multi-disciplined subject-matter experts who assist jurisdictions impacted by emergencies or disasters. Capabilities include mass care, community stabilization, damage assessments, debris management, disaster finance, and recovery process training.
• pSTAT (Public Assistance State of Texas Assessment Tool) Mobile platform to capture storm-related damages to public infrastructure, debris, and other FEMA-designated categories of work. Data helps determine if Texas and communities meet federal thresholds for disaster assistance. Used by local government jurisdictions reporting infrastructure damage.
• iSTAT (Individual Assistance State of Texas Assessment Tool) Damage reporting tool for Texas citizens (homeowners, renters, and business owners) to report disaster damages. Submissions assist emergency management officials in the damage assessment process.
• State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Registry program managed by Samantha Fabian that helps emergency managers identify and coordinate assistance for individuals with access and functional needs during disasters.
• PIV-I First Responder Authentication Credential Federally recognized, state-issued identification card for disaster and emergency services personnel. Enables rapid and secure identity verification, access to restricted areas, and aligns with federal REAL ID and multi-factor authentication standards. The highly encrypted digital certificate enables access to federal websites enabled with Smartcard technology, including the FEMA grants portal.
• SOC CLOCK State Operations Center coordination and tracking system for monitoring emergency operations and resource deployment.
• Screwworm.texas.gov Portal Enhanced informational portal for New World Screwworm information, developed in coordination with the Texas Animal Health Commission and USDA. The portal provides comprehensive resources for producers, veterinarians, and families to identify, report, and manage screwworm cases.
• TDEM TV Channel Video channel providing preparedness information, including Spanish-language content and educational videos on emergency management topics. Hosted on Vimeo.
• Texas Emergency Management Conference Annual premier gathering for Texas emergency management professionals, featuring workshops, networking, product demonstrations, and professional certification exams. The 2026 event at Fort Worth Convention Center drew record attendance of 4,000+ elected officials, first responders, and emergency managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployed emergency management resources to assist Colorado wildfire response in July 2026

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas A&M University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Texas A&M System provides research, diagnostics, and extension resources for emergency management, including deploying diagnostic equipment, training agents, and contributing land-grant capabilities to support federal and state emergency response efforts.
• Texas Animal Health CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026TDEM coordinates with the Texas Animal Health Commission on agricultural emergency response, particularly for the New World Screwworm outbreak. The partnership involves joint development of informational resources and quarantine management for livestock protection.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026USDA works with TDEM and the Texas Animal Health Commission on the New World Screwworm response, including the sterile insect release program and quarantine enforcement across Texas counties.
• Harris County Flood Control DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026TDEM met with Harris County Flood Control District to exchange knowledge and review Dutch flood mitigation technologies as part of a Dutch Flood Resilience Solutions partnership mission.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal partner for disaster response and recovery. FEMA provides Public Assistance grants, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, and individual assistance programs administered through TDEM.
• Texas A&M Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), including grants, training, qualification, and mobilization systems for statewide fire response resources.
• Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Texas VOAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of nonprofit organizations that respond to disasters, facilitating cooperation and coordination of volunteer resources during recovery operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California's state-level emergency management agency coordinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across the state. Directly comparable to TDEM as a state EMA serving a large, disaster-prone population with similar FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation administration responsibilities.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM): Florida's state emergency management agency with parallel hurricane response, FEMA grant administration, and statewide regional coordination functions. Highly comparable to TDEM given shared Gulf Coast hurricane exposure, large population base, and similar technology platform requirements.
• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: New York's combined homeland security and emergency management agency handling disaster response, recovery, and federal grant administration. Directly comparable to TDEM's all-hazards coordination, regional structure, and statutory mandate under state government code.
• Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Colorado's state EMA that received TDEM mutual aid deployment during July 2026 wildfire response. Comparable as a state-level EMA with similar FEMA grant administration, regional coordinator model, and statutory authority for emergency declarations.
• Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP): Louisiana's state EMA with extensive hurricane response experience and parallel FEMA Public Assistance administration. Highly comparable to TDEM given shared Gulf Coast disaster exposure profile and similar all-hazards coordination mandate.
• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA): Georgia's state EMA combining emergency management and homeland security functions with regional coordinator structure and FEMA grant administration. Comparable to TDEM's structure, statutory authority, and federal pass-through grant responsibilities.
• North Carolina Emergency Management: North Carolina's state EMA within NC Department of Public Safety, providing comparable hurricane response, FEMA Public Assistance administration, and regional coordination. Similar scale and structure to TDEM's 8-region model.

Broad incumbents

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): Federal-level emergency management agency that funds and oversees state EMAs including TDEM. Acts as TDEM's primary funding source, grant administrator, and coordination counterpart. Operates at a broader geographic and program scope than TDEM.

Others

• Juvare (WebEOC): Vendor of the WebEOC crisis management platform that TDEM uses for incident management and emergency coordination. Functions as a critical technology infrastructure provider enabling TDEM's State Operations Center activations.
• American Red Cross: National humanitarian organization coordinating with TDEM through Texas VOAD for disaster relief, shelter operations, and recovery support. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor; provides mass care services that complement TDEM's coordination role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TDEM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc4mTGk0fgKu1p7md75dYkQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TxDEM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/txdem
• Instagraminstagram.com/tdemtv/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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