Texas Division of Emergency Management

Texas Division of Emergency Management
Agency overview
Formed	2019
Preceding agencies	Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management; Governor's Division of Emergency Management;
Jurisdiction	Texas
Headquarters	Austin, Texas
Employees	500+
Annual budget	$6.6 billion
Agency executives	Nim Kidd, Texas Emergency Management Chief & Vice Chancellor - Disaster & Emergency Services at The Texas A&M University System; Warren "Country" Weidler, Deputy Chief; Orlando Alanis, Assistant Agency Director & Chief of State Operations and Incident Support; Blair Walsh, Assistant Agency Director & Chief of External Affairs; Wes Rapaport, Chief of Media and Communications.;
Parent department	Texas A&M University System
Key document	https://tdem.texas.gov/executive-guide;
Website	tdem.texas.gov

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is a state agency that coordinates Texas's emergency management program.

TDEM implements programs to increase public awareness about threats and hazards, coordinates emergency planning, provides an extensive array of specialized training for emergency responders and local officials, and administers disaster recovery and hazard mitigation programs in the State of Texas.

TDEM had a total budget of $6.6 billion for 2022–2023.