Long TSA lines possible at Houston airports as spring break, partial government shutdown continues
By Brianna Willis
Published on March 14, 2026.
Long TSA lines are expected at Houston airports as spring break travel continues and the partial government shutdown continues. While the screening lines at Hobby Airport moved smoothly on Saturday, wait times could change on Sunday. The peak spring break day could expect 184,000 travelers across Houston airports. This comes after reports of long lines at airport security during spring break. The increased travel includes people visiting Houston for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the World Baseball Classic, and for cruise departures from Galveston. Industry leaders have reported that TSA workers have received their first zero-dollar paychecks amid the shutdown.
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