The center will be headquartered at UTSA.
SAN ANTONIO — Governor Abbot is in San Antonio Monday, to sign a bill that will officially create the Texas Cyber Command, to be headquartered right here at UTSA.
The purpose of the Cyber Command Center is to better secure our state from cyber attacks, according to the governor. It was one of his emergency items this legislative session.
The bill is expected to bring dozens of jobs here to San Antonio
The Cyber Command Center will provide education and resources to enhance the state’s capabilities, as well as investigate and respond to cyber incidents.
The governor believes a Cyber Command Center is necessary, saying “threats from China, Iran, and Russia and other foreign enemies are growing.” The creation of the Texas Cyber Command Center falls under House Bill 150, which allocates $135.5 million through 2027.
The Texas Cyber Command Center is expected to be fully operational by the end of next year.
The governor held his bill signing Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
This is a developing story.