These are Texas' biggest gang threats

These are Texas' biggest gang threats These are the state's most worrisome gang threats according to the Department of Public Safety's Texas Gang Threat Assessment . Above: These weapons were seized from members of the Texas Syndicate during an 18-month investigation. The probe led to 18 people being indicted. less These are Texas' biggest gang threats These are the state's most worrisome gang threats according to the Department of Public Safety's Texas Gang Threat Assessment . Above: These weapons were seized from ... more Photo: Guillermo Contreras/gcontreras@express-news.net Photo: Guillermo Contreras/gcontreras@express-news.net Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close These are Texas' biggest gang threats 1 / 23 Back to Gallery

The Department of Public Safety has released its annual Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which highlights the activity and largest threats among the state's many criminal groups.



This year's report shows a rise in overall gang activity, with about 100,00 active gang members statewide. Learn more about how the groups function on HoustonChronicle.com.

Houston has about 21,000 gang members, police said, with about one-quarter to one-third affiliated with a group called "Tango Blast Houstone."

These are the gangs that post the largest threats.