Relating to analysis and mitigation of transportation security threats in this state.

HB 1170 requires Texas' Department of Public Safety to analyze emerging threats to transportation security, including terrorism, cyberattacks, chemical/biological agents, drone risks, and inconsistent airport screening. It directly affects Texas' aviation and surface transportation systems, operators, and security stakeholders. The bill mandates the Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division to hold industry events, improve information-sharing with operators, and conduct joint response drills to address identified threats. Key provisions focus on collaborative threat assessment and enhancing coordination between government and transportation providers. The goal is to strengthen security protocols through proactive analysis and stakeholder engagement.