Texas has officially launched the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity agency in the United States, following Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of House Bill 150 into law on June 2, 2025. The bill signing ceremony took place at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), underscoring the city’s pivotal role in the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
“Our state is under constant attack by cybercriminals, with threats often originating from hostile countries like China, Russia, and Iran,” Governor Abbott stated during the ceremony. “The Texas Cyber Command will serve as a bulwark against these threats, safeguarding our critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of Texans.”
The Texas Cyber Command is backed by a historic $135 million investment, with projected costs reaching $345.2 million through 2027. The agency will be headquartered in San Antonio, leveraging the city’s robust cybersecurity ecosystem, which includes over 17,000 professionals in the field.
UTSA has committed $60.4 million for property acquisition and renovation to support the command’s infrastructure, with an additional $24 million allocated for startup and operational costs in 2026. The command is expected to employ 65 full-time staff by 2026, doubling to 130 by 2027.
The Texas Cyber Command will encompass a Cyber Threat Intelligence Center, a digital forensics lab, and an incident response unit. These components aim to identify and repair vulnerabilities in state and local government systems, coordinate swift responses to cyberattacks, and establish a gold standard for cybersecurity practices.
The command will collaborate with a network of local, state, and federal partners, including the Sixteenth Air Force, the FBI, the NSA, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Army, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Southwest Texas Fusion Center.
San Antonio’s designation as the headquarters for the Texas Cyber Command reinforces its status as a national leader in cybersecurity. The city hosts the nation’s second-largest concentration of cybersecurity experts, surpassed only by Washington, D.C.
UTSA’s National Security Collaboration Center and its upcoming College of AI, Cyber, and Computing further bolster the city’s capabilities, providing a strong foundation for the command’s operations.
The Texas Cyber Command is expected to be operational within 18 months, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to protect against cyber threats. Governor Abbott’s initiative reflects a proactive approach to cybersecurity, ensuring that Texas remains at the forefront of national defense in the digital age.
