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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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.