Texas has recently addressed terrorism through several high-profile legal cases and state-level political actions, alongside ongoing counterterrorism programs.
Recent Legal Cases and State Actions
Antifa-related charges: In November 2025, five individuals pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges tied to an alleged “antifa cell” that carried out a shooting attack on a police officer outside an immigration detention center in North Texas in July 2025.
CAIR designation and lawsuit: In November 2025, Governor Greg Abbott designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as “foreign terrorist organizations” under Texas law, which prohibits them from acquiring land in the state. CAIR subsequently sued the governor and the attorney general, calling the designation unconstitutional and an act of Islamophobia.
ICE facility threats: In November 2025, the Department of Homeland Security issued a statement after two Texas ICE offices received envelopes with suspicious white powder, following previous threats and an attack at the Dallas facility.
Militia members convicted: In November 2024, two militia members were convicted of planning to travel to Texas to shoot at immigrants crossing the US-Mexico border and murder Border Patrol officers.
Texas Counterterrorism Strategy
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Governor’s office have implemented several programs to prevent and respond to terrorism.
Domestic Terrorism Task Force: Formed in the wake of the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting, this task force coordinates efforts across state and federal agencies to monitor and assess domestic terrorism threats.
Texas Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP): This program provides training and education to community partners to help them recognize indicators of targeted violence and terrorism and report suspicious activity.
Information Sharing: The state utilizes the Texas Fusion Center (TxFC) and the Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network (TxSARNet) to share intelligence among local, state, and federal agencies.
Public Reporting: The public is encouraged to report suspicious activity through the iWatchTX program.
Definition of a Terroristic Threat in Texas Law
Under Texas Penal Code § 22.07, a person commits a “terroristic threat” if they threaten violence with the intent to cause a specific outcome, such as:
Placing the public in fear of serious bodily injury.
Causing a reaction by an emergency agency.
Interrupting the use of a public building or facility.
Penalties range from a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail) to a third-degree felony (2 to 10 years in prison), depending on the severity and intent of the threat.

The FBI classified the shooting as terrorism-related after finding evidence, including social media posts and electronic media from the scene, that indicated the perpetrator, Adam Salim Alsahli, supported extremist ideologies and groups like Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
Key pieces of evidence that led to this classification were:
Social Media Activity: Investigators discovered multiple social media accounts believed to belong to Alsahli. These accounts contained numerous posts expressing support for hardline extremist clerics and jihadist ideologies.
Support for Al-Qaida: Alsahli’s online activity specifically showed support for AQAP and its figures, indicating an ideological motivation consistent with a terrorist attack.
Evidence at the Scene: “Electronic media” was recovered at the scene of the attack, which likely contained information corroborating his extremist leanings.
Manner of Attack: The act of targeting a U.S. military installation and personnel was viewed as an attempt to “intimidate a civilian population” or “influence government policy,” which falls under the federal definition of domestic terrorism.
Connections to Previous Incident: The investigation followed closely on the heels of the December 2019 NAS Pensacola shooting, which the FBI also officially linked to AQAP after accessing the shooter’s phone, raising heightened awareness of similar threats.
Ultimately, the evidence pointed to an attack driven by an extremist ideology rather than an isolated criminal act.

The outcomes of the May 2020 Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) shooting were the death of the perpetrator, the minor injury of one security officer, the classification of the event as a terrorism-related attack by the FBI, and the subsequent honoring of the security personnel involved.
Key outcomes of the incident include:
Perpetrator’s Death: The shooter, identified as Adam Salim Alsahli, was fatally shot at the scene by Navy security forces.
Victim’s Injuries: A female security force member sustained minor injuries from being shot in her bullet-resistant vest. She was treated and released from a local hospital. Her actions to activate security barriers were credited with preventing further access to the base.
Terrorism Classification: The FBI classified the incident as terrorism-related, finding evidence that the shooter supported extremist groups like Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
Investigation Conclusion: Despite initial concerns about a second person, the FBI concluded that Alsahli acted alone.
Recognition of Heroism: Security personnel were commended for their quick actions, which helped prevent further casualties. Several individuals received awards for their bravery, including the Navy and Marine Corps Medals and the Distinguished Civilian Medal for Valor.
Operational Response: The base was locked down for about five hours before operations resumed. The gate where the attack occurred reopened a few days later. The incident contributed to reviews of security measures at U.S. military bases.

Fires: Minor local fires, such as an apartment fire in November 2025 and a grass fire that was quickly contained, have been reported.
Law Enforcement: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 20 gang members in a targeted operation in January 2025.
City News: The Corpus Christi Housing Authority has been “under fire” in a local news report regarding tax-exempt property acquisitions.
Weather: The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi is focused on routine forecasts and fire weather warnings for the South Texas region.
For current local information and emergency alerts, residents should monitor official sources such as:
The City of Corpus Christi website
The Corpus Christi Police Department website
The National Weather Service Corpus Christi office