About the Institute
The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas was formally established on May 14, 2020 by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents following the passage of House Bill 2345 by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019. The Institute’s mission is to facilitate the integration of analytical tools and state-level decisions related to disaster resiliency. Through collaborative efforts, the Institute aims to deliver critical research on disaster risk reduction, support state agencies with data analytics and decision-making tools, and generate evidence-based solutions that help Texas communities become more resilient over the long term.
“By working with Texas A&M University System partners, other institutions of higher education, public agencies, and other entities, the Institute will become a leader in developing analytical tools that support more disaster-resilient communities.”
Texas Disaster Information System
The cornerstone project for the Institute is the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). This project is currently in the planning phase, but will be an interactive, analytical, and visual web-based spatial data system designed to support more resilient decision making at the state level.
Latest Publications
Wind Hail Insurance Market Incentives Study
Prepared For: Texas Department of Insurance
Navasota River Flooding Project
IDRT Launches New Book: Coastal Flood Risk Reduction: The Netherlands and the US Upper Texas Coast
IDRT Director, Sam Brody, Testifies at US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs about Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Latest News
Queen Of Netherlands Visits With Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty To Discuss Climate
The visit felt “celebratory” in light of the campus’ 13 years of collaboration with the Dutch, says Professor Sam Brody. To read the whole story
IDRT’s flood research is featured in a new Houston Chronicle article about the Katy Prairie
“Houston keeps paving over rain-absorbent Katy prairie, even after devastating Harvey impacts” By Houston Chronical staff writer, Jen Rice To read the full article on
Dr. Kayode Atoba’s research was featured in a Houston Public Media article
Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey Growing flood risk due to climate change and urban development is intensifying
