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The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Houston Field Office is one of eight in the United States.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mickey LeLand Federal Bldg.
1919 Smith Street
Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone:  (713) 209-3483
Fax:  (713) 209-3470

TERRITORY

The Houston Field Office is responsible for the states of Texas and Oklahoma.

STAFF

The office has approximately 27 Diplomatic Security special agents and investigators. These special agents and investigators form the backbone of DS' domestic law enforcement mission.

PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATIVE FOCUS

The principle investigative focus of the Houston Field Office is maintaining the integrity of U.S. passports and visas. To accomplish this mission, the office works with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, along with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, to investigate any fraudulent use of a U.S. passport or visa.

Another crucial aspect of the Houston Field Office’s responsibility is conducting personnel security investigations of prospective candidates for employment with the Department of State and other foreign affairs agencies. These background checks occur to comply with U.S. Government and Department of State regulations and procedures.

DIGNITARY PROTECTION

The Houston Field Office is also responsible for providing protective security to certain high-level foreign dignitaries when they are in the United States. In addition, the office provides protective security coordination for foreign missions, consulates general, and consulates located within their respective geographic areas of responsibility. This protection includes providing crime prevention and security related guidance to these facilities and assigned diplomatic personnel as appropriate.