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# Texas Cyber Command Chief Appointed: New Initiatives

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Appoints First Texas Cyber Command Chief

TXBIZNEWS October 2, 2025

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## Governor Abbott Appoints First Texas Cyber Command Chief

In September, Governor Abbott announced the appointment of retired Navy Vice Admiral Timothy “T.J.” White as the first chief of the Texas Cyber Command, a $135 million effort to bolster state cybersecurity, as detailed in a press release.

-   White, with 33 years of experience including leading the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, will oversee the San Antonio-based command, set to launch in 2026, protecting critical infrastructure, state systems, and data.
-   The initiative will partner with federal agencies and universities to enhance cyber resilience for businesses and public services.
-   Governor Abbott said, “Admiral White’s expertise will make Texas a national leader in cybersecurity.”
-   The command, funded through the 89th Legislative Session, aims to safeguard Texas’s growing tech and energy sectors from cyber threats.

> Today, Timothy James “TJ” White was officially sworn in as Chief of the Texas Cyber Command.  
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> With Admiral White at the helm of the Texas Cyber Command, Texans will be safer. [pic.twitter.com/l1pXqScLi7](https://t.co/l1pXqScLi7)
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> — Governor Abbott Press Office (@GovAbbottPress) [September 16, 2025](https://twitter.com/GovAbbottPress/status/1968049954615857246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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**Why It Matters:**  
This move strengthens Texas’s cyber defenses, supporting economic stability and innovation across the state.

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