Long TSA Lines Expected at Houston Airports Again as Government Shutdown Causes Staffing Shortages

One-third of Houston TSA agents called out. Here's what it means for your flight

A partial government shutdown is causing severe delays at Houston's airports.

Videos Show Insane TSA Lines In Texas, Georgia, & Pennsylvania Amid Shutdown

The partial government shutdown is causing chaos at airports throughout the nation. An impasse in the Senate over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has caused a partial government shutdown and has led to TSA agents operating without pay. TSA agents are entering their second full week without a paycheck, and some are refusing to come to work. Via NPR “The officers can’t afford to come to work. The gas is expensive right now,” said…

Don't let the government shutdown slow you down: How to deal with long TSA lines

The most visual impact of the partial government shutdown remains the slowdowns at airports and long lines for TSA checkpoints.Those TSA agents, as well as other DHS officials, have already missed a partial paycheck and a full paycheck. Growing numbers of TSA officials are calling in sick and not showing up to work.At George W Bush Airport in Houston and Atlanta's airport on Thursday, 38% of TSA agents called out sick.Here are tips for managing …

Bush Airport closes some TSA checkpoints as partial government shutdown drags on

Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport closed some TSA checkpoints on Friday as the partial government shutdown drags on.

Long TSA lines expected at Houston airports again as government shutdown causes staffing shortages

Travelers flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport should be prepared for long security lines again on Friday as the partial government shutdown continues to impact TSA staffing levels.