Regulation & law · 05/05/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Establishes Security Zones in Houston-Galveston Ports

Summary

The US Coast Guard is creating restricted areas around waterfront facilities in Houston, Texas, to safeguard against potential terrorist threats, and only authorized personnel or vessels will be allowed to enter these zones.

Original source language: Federal Register — Homeland SecurityOpen original release →

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