TEXSAR is thrilled to announce, we have been selected as one of the top five finalists for the Land Rover Defender Service Awards in the Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services Category – Presented by PELICAN. Beginning September 15th, TEXSAR will participate in an online voting contest against four other SAR groups for the title. Please vote, and help us win! If we are the winner, we will win a $100K Land Rover Defender for field operations that is outfitted and wrapped for TEXSAR, with an...

The response to an incident involving people who are lost, missing, or endangered frequently involves a search and rescue (or SAR) mission. Incidents such as these are frequently (but not always) related to recreational outings, criminal activity, medical issues, or disasters. Let’s take a look at a few different situation types that may call for a SAR mission! One classic example of a scenario that warrants a search and rescue operation is the response effort to a natural disaster, such as...

  Every quarter we take a moment to thank an individual, organization, or business outside of TEXSAR who has impacted our organization by going above and beyond everyday actions through in-kind donations, support services, financial contributions, and/or professional services. SpawGlass has been selected as our 2023 Q1 Supporter of the Quarter. We are thoroughly grateful for all SpawGlass has done to support TEXSAR over the last several years. This year their team stepped up and helped us raise the bar on our...

Over the last 19 years, TEXSAR has evolved into one of the largest volunteer search and rescue teams. TEXSAR stretches to divisions in the Gulf Coast, North Texas, Central Texas, and South Central Texas. We are humbled by the selfless spirits that embody TEXSAR Volunteers and their dedication to TEXSAR’s mission.   With hundreds of volunteers donning the orange uniform over the years, TEXSAR is proud of our history, thankful for the founding members, and remain ready and prepared to continue to serve.   TEXSAR...

TEXSAR is Hiring an Administrative Assistant!   Are you ready for an exciting career in the field of Search and Rescue? Are you interested in using your business sense to aid in the mission of helping others in need and providing closure to families who are experiencing their darkest days? If you are interested in joining a rapidly growing team of dedicated staff working to support our equally dedicated volunteers uphold the mission, apply for TEXSAR’s Administrative Assistant position!   TEXSAR is looking for...

April 20th, TEXSAR was honored to receive the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Award for Excellence in Disaster Volunteerism at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, TX. These awards were presented by OneStar and the Office of the Governor. It was an honor to meet

Press Release For Immediate Release Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) Launches Missing Persons Unit and Hires Retired Texas Ranger, Todd Snyder March 29, 2023, Austin, TX: TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) has launched the TEXSAR Missing Persons Unit (MPU). This unit will be led by retired Texas Ranger, Todd Snyder. The MPU will work with local law enforcement agencies on their missing person caseloads.  “After extensive involvement in missing person cases over the years and seeing the overload of cases many of the agencies...

If previous years have taught us anything, when you least expect it disaster can strike. Join us in adding Emergency Preparedness to your 2023 New Year’s Resolutions. Have you done everything to prepare you and your family? Here are FIVE simple ways your family can be prepared for 2023: 1) Check your smoke detector batteries. Be sure they are working properly. 2) Check your first aid kit, is there anything that needs to be replaced or is expired? Here are some additional...