Strategic Priorities

The Pillars of Lone Star Security

The Texas National Security Caucus is dedicated to fortifying the state's critical infrastructure, ensuring economic resilience, and protecting our borders through proactive policy and collaborative governance.

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“Security is the foundation of freedom.”

— Caucus Mandate, 2024

Strategic Priorities

Defense Enhancement
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Defense Enhancement

  • check_circleEnhancing our military capabilities.
  • check_circleSupporting defense-related R&D.
  • check_circleMaking Texas #1 as a defense hub / ecosystem.
  • check_circleEnsuring critical sectors have ongoing legislative and financial support.
  • check_circleProviding veterans access to critical resources, support and skills.
Border Security
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Border Security

  • check_circleStrengthening law enforcement.
  • check_circleEnhancing border security, traditionally and with new technology.
  • check_circleManaging international and interstate migration flows effectively.
  • check_circlePreventing bad actors from taking advantage/ownership of Texan resources (land, water, utilities).
  • check_circleProtecting critical assets from domestic/international terrorism.
Energy Independence
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Energy Independence

  • check_circleProviding protections and incentives to American energy companies and resources (production, T&D, distributed).
  • check_circleEnsuring sufficient baseload power that is safe and cheaper for Texans.
  • check_circleSafeguarding our power grid from domestic and external threats (physical & cyber).
  • check_circleEnsuring responsible development for AI / data center / crypto growth.
Agricultural Stability
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Agricultural Stability

  • check_circleDefending against foreign ownership.
  • check_circleProviding greater protection to farmers/ranchers (financial & equipment assistance, enforcing land designations, trainings).
  • check_circleProtecting food systems from biosecurity & biohazard threats.
  • check_circlePreventing predatory project development.
  • check_circleTraining the next generation of farmers/ranchers, with land purchase incentives and benefits to keep farms going.
Cyber Readiness
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Cyber Readiness

  • check_circleMaking Texas a major cybersecurity innovation hub.
  • check_circleDefending the upcoming Texas Stock Exchange and other trading markets from attacks.
  • check_circleEnsuring responsible AI/crypto development and adoption.
  • check_circleEnabling election integrity.
  • check_circleDeveloping a high-interest-earning stablecoin / BTC treasury portfolio.
Economic Safety
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Economic Safety

  • check_circleSupporting state-level manufacturing & production, as well as intrastate & transnational supply chain systems (transportation, roads, vehicles, manpower, etc.).
  • check_circleFortifying supply chain infrastructure against foreign threats.
  • check_circleEnsuring supply chain sovereignty; prioritizing domestic industries of critical importance.
  • check_circleEnabling fair FDI/trade while growing our relationships with countries and states.