TxSSC

In accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 85.024, the sheriff of a Texas county with a total population of less than 350,000 in which a public school is located shall call and conduct semiannual school safety meetings. The sheriff is required to submit a report to the Texas School Safety Center identifying the attendees of the meeting and the topics discussed. The Texas School Safety Center maintains the meeting reports, which can be accessed at the Sheriff School Safety Meeting Search webpage.

The Active Threat for Schools Toolkit provides resources to assist districts when creating an Active Threat for Schools Annex to their multi-hazard emergency operations plan. This annex ensures policies and procedures are in place to protect students, faculty, and staff from an active threat incident. The toolkit includes evaluation criteria, templates for the annex and recommended appendices, examples, an Active Threat for Schools Annex online course, and additional resources. Access the Active Threat for Schools Toolkit.

Texas Education Code specifically describes who shall serve on a School Safety and Security Committee, how often they shall meet and what they are charged to implement. This committee must actively participate in developing and implementing emergency plans for campuses and other facilities. The TxSSC has developed guidelines and FAQs to assist districts with this important task. Download the Committee Guidelines