Texas Secures $116M for World Cup Safety

0:00It's March 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Dallas News Today, your AI-powered local news. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced $116 million in public safety grants for the state's FIFIL World Cup host cities. The funds from the Public Safety Office will cover extra personnel and equipment to boost security ahead of the tournament. This grant program stems from a larger $625 million initiative set up by state legislation. It targets cities like Houston and those in North Texas to handle the massive event co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year. The World Cup is set to draw over 5 million visitors across 11 U.S. cities over 38 days, sparking tens of billions in economic activity. Official stress to need for strong coordination between local, state, and federal partners to manage crowds and risks. Dallas police will use a separate $22 million federal grant for staffing and gear, while Houston's public transit systems just received.

1:02Nearly $10 million to improve transportation security. These investments aim to keep visitors safe and showcase Texas during the global spectacle, with planning ramping up for smooth operations across. We've been used in public areas.