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title: DSC Blog | Security Industry Insights For Houston TX | security
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#### [Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1: A Parking Lot Safety Checklist for Houston Businesses](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/daylight-saving-time-ends-november-1-a-parking-lot-safety-checklist-for-houston-businesses)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): October 5, 2026
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the sun sets in Houston at about 6:35 p.m. On Sunday, November 1, after the clocks fall back, it sets at about 5:34...
[security](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/security) [Helpful Tips](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/helpful-tips) [Physical Security](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/physical-security)
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#### [Who Licenses Security and Fire Alarm Companies in Texas?](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/who-licenses-security-and-fire-alarm-companies-in-texas)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): September 21, 2026
Two state agencies license this work in Texas, and most building owners only know about one of them.
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#### [License Plate Readers in Texas: The Fight Is About Data Sharing, Not Cameras](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/license-plate-readers-in-texas-2026)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): August 31, 2026
In May 2026, Harris County commissioners voted to renew a contract for 480 license plate cameras at a cost of just under $869,000, running through...
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#### [The Employee Left in June. Their Badge Still Works.](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/old-access-cards-aug-2026)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): August 24, 2026
Think about the last person who left your company. Maybe they moved to a new job. Maybe they retired. Maybe it did not end well.
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#### [How Retail Theft Rings Work in Texas & What Actually Slows Them Down](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/how-retail-theft-rings-work)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): August 17, 2026
Steal to Order: How Retail Theft Rings Work in Texas — and What Actually Slows Them Down Last month, League City police wrapped up an investigation...
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#### [You Can Now Just Ask Your Cameras What Happened](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/text-search-ai-video-surveillance)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): July 27, 2026
AI-powered video search is the biggest practical change in surveillance this year. Here is what it does, what our manufacturer partners are shipping,...
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#### [Red, White & Secure: An Inside Look at World Cup Security in Houston](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/red-white-secure-an-inside-look-at-world-cup-security-in-houston)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): June 29, 2026
This summer, the biggest sporting event on the planet came to our backyard. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being played across the United States, Canada,...
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#### [The Security Realities Most Houses of Worship Aren't Talking About](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/the-security-realities-most-houses-of-worship-arent-talking-about)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): March 18, 2026
Your doors are open on purpose. That's the whole point. A house of worship is supposed to be the place where anyone can walk in and be welcomed — no...
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#### [4 Things a System Checkup Can Tell You](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/4-things-a-system-checkup-can-tell-you)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): February 2, 2026
Understanding What a System Checkup Really Tells You Most buildings don’t ignore their systems on purpose.
[security](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/security) [fire safety](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) [service](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/service) [Helpful Tips](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/helpful-tips) [life safety](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/life-safety) [maintenance](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/maintenance)
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4 min read
#### [5 Warning Signs a System Is Headed for Failure](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-warning-signs-a-system-is-headed-for-failure)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): January 19, 2026
Most system failures don’t happen all at once.
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###### [Best Commercial Security Camera System for a Small to Mid-Sized Houston Office](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/best-commercial-security-camera-system-for-a-small-to-mid-sized-houston-office)
If you run a 20-to-100-person office in Houston and you are shopping for cameras, here is the short...
[Featured Blog Image](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/how-often-commercial-fire-alarm-inspected-texas)
###### [How Often Does a Commercial Fire Alarm Have to Be Inspected in Texas?](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/how-often-commercial-fire-alarm-inspected-texas)
A commercial fire alarm system in the Houston area is tested at least once a year. That is the...
[Featured Blog Image](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/back-to-school-security-checklist-summer-2026)
###### [Essential Back-to-School Security Checklist for Texas Schools](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/back-to-school-security-checklist-summer-2026)
The hallways are quiet right now. No bells, no lockers slamming, no buses lined up out front. For...
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