Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.
With matches, watch parties, and other events related to the World Cup about to begin across North Texas, how can you get to where you want to go?
FOX 4's Steven Dial has the answers, from renting cars to public transportation. The effort seeks to provide enhanced patrols of high-volume pedestrian corridors in the state’s biggest cities as World Cup visitors arrive. AUSTIN, TexasTexas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week. The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched Operation Safe Summer.
Officials said the plan will provide enhanced patrols in high-volume pedestrian corridors in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth this summer. Officers will be concentrating on strengthening public safety and deterring criminal activity as World Cup visitors arrive, officials said.
"This summer is particularly special for Texas, as we welcome millions of visitors for a variety of events – including the 2026 FIFA World Cup," said DPS Col. Freeman F. Martin.
"Under Operation Safe Summer, DPS is proactively responding to the anticipated influx of tourists and crowds, offering support to our local law enforcement partners to ensure all events taking place this summer, and the areas around them, remain safe, secure and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. " Officials said DPS will partner with local police departments in each city to provide expanded patrols and maintain a consistent visible presence in areas with large crowds, such as stadiums, entrainment districts and concert venues.
The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday, with the first games in Texas being played June 14.
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