TWIC Escorting Requirements & Eligibility

Applications will be available at the Port Police Station located at 2803 Wharf Road and the Port of Galveston Main Offices located at 123 Rosenberg on the 8th floor. Current TWIC escorts are not required to submit a new application at this time. Upon initial request or renewal of Port of Galveston TWIC escorting privileges the new application must be completed. All applications are subject to approval.

Download TWIC Escort Application

The following requirements must be met as part of the new application process:

• Have a valid TWIC
• Have a valid State issued Driver’s License and valid vehicle insurance (if operating a motor vehicle on the port)
• Have a valid State issued Identification Card, Passport, or other authorized identification as per the Port of Galveston’s Facility Security Plan (if not operating a motor vehicle on the port)
• Sign a POG Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Complete the POG MTSA Escort Training, which is provided by the Port on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM. Training may be completed either in person or via Microsoft Teams. Requests to attend must be emailed to Email at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
• Sponsorship by a Company operating under a Lease Agreement, Berthing Agreement, Operating Agreement, Operating or Terminal Services Agreement, or Concession Agreement with the Galveston Wharves or the Galveston Port Facilities Corporation, or other authorized Licensing as per the Port of Galveston Tariff Circular Number 6, Items 110 and 111.
• Complete a Port User License Application*

Once the application has been reviewed, the applicant will receive the notice of approval or denial via email. Please direct any questions to the Port of Galveston Police Department at (409) 766-6173.

Applicants may be eligible for exemption if sponsored by a Company operating under a Lease Agreement, Berthing Agreement, Operating Agreement, Operating or Terminal Services Agreement, or Concession Agreement with the Galveston Wharves or the Galveston Port Facilities Corporation, or other authorized Licensing as per the Port of Galveston Tariff Circular Number 6, Items 110 and 111. Applicant’s sponsoring company takes full responsibility for all liabilities, insurance requirements as per the Port of Galveston Tariff Circular Number 6, Items 605 and 610, and any civil penalties which may be imposed as a result of applicant’s failure to carry out the duties and responsibilities of an approved POG TWIC escort.