March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced $116 million in public safety grants to support security efforts tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in Texas, with major funding directed to the Houston area and North Texas.
The grants, administered through the Governor’s Public Safety Office, will go to the City of Houston and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Officials say the funding is aimed at ensuring safety for millions of المتوقع visitors expected to travel through Texas during the global event.
“The FIFA World Cup coming to Texas gives our state a premier opportunity to showcase all it has to offer,” Abbott said. “These public safety grants will help ensure that travelers can enjoy our great state safely.”…