The Texas Homeland Security Group (THSG) addresses a wide spectrum of Homeland Security issues which face both the State of Texas and the nation. THSG is a partnership of key Texas universities that provides integrated capabilities to address security issues. The THSG will promote, develop and disseminate scientific and policy solutions to security issues affecting the public and private sectors in the State of Texas, the United States, Mexico and other identified areas.

THSG members include Texas A&M Engineering Programs, Texas A&M International University in Laredo, The University of Texas at El Paso, and The University of Texas - San Antonio. For more information contact Dr. Don Phillips, P.E.

American Border Security Group (ABSG), led by Ericsson, offers a proven, effective approach to U.S. border security. America’s Border Security Group, a strategic partnership formed by Ericsson Inc. of Plano, Texas, has created a unique solution to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's mission.

ABSG members include Ericsson Inc.; Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC); Fluor Corporation; SYColeman Corporation, a division of L3 Communications; MTC Technologies; CAMBER Corporation; AEP Networks, Inc.; Texas A&M University and The University of Texas. Contact Dr. Don Phillips, P.E. for more information.

The Southwest Border Consotium is comprised of 9 member institutions from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, whose purpose is to provide research on security issues relating to the southern border of the United States. For more information contact Dr. Don Phillips, P.E.