Governor Abbott Signs Texas Cyber Command into Law in San Antonio

New legislation establishes the Texas Cyber Command, a $135M initiative to bolster cybersecurity in San Antonio.

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6/13/20251 min read

San Antonio, TX — On June 2, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 150 into law, creating the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America, during a ceremony at The University of Texas at San Antonio, according to a press release.

The Details:

  • Gov. Abbott said, “Our state is under constant attack by cyber criminals… That changes today. I’m signing a law that creates the Texas Cyber Command.”

  • The $135 million initiative will launch a cyber threat intelligence center, coordinate government responses, and collaborate with local, state, and federal partners.

  • Headquartered in San Antonio, the command will leverage the city’s second-largest U.S. cyber expertise hub, partnering with the Sixteenth Air Force, FBI, NSA, and others.

  • The bill, authored by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione and Sen. Tan Parker, was declared an emergency item by Abbott in his 2025 State of the State Address.

Why It Matters:
The Texas Cyber Command aims to protect against cyber threats and position Texas as a national cybersecurity leader.