Texas Cyber Command Rolls Out Website, Seeks IT Leadership

The Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) has launched its official website, marking a key milestone in the rollout of a new, state-level cybersecurity agency tasked with protecting critical infrastructure and coordinating cyber operations across Texas.

The site provides a centralized destination for information about the agency’s mission and leadership, as well as a detailed careers section listing high-level vacancies in IT, cybersecurity and agency operations.

Created through House Bill 150 and backed by more than $345 million in state funding, TXCC represents a significant shift toward what officials call a “whole-of-state” cybersecurity model. The agency will unify and modernize cyber threat response across sectors such as water, energy and telecommunications, consolidating personnel and resources previously spread across the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed retired Vice Admiral Timothy “T.J.” White as the agency’s inaugural chief. White brings experience from senior roles at U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. His leadership is expected to guide the command’s integration with federal entities and academic institutions, including the University of Texas at San Antonio and the state’s Regional Security Operations Centers.

Speaking at the State of Technology forum last month, DIR Executive Director Amanda Crawford and Deputy Executive Director Steve Pier emphasized the scope of the initiative. The 2025 Legislature allocated $300 million in cybersecurity funding across DIR and the Cyber Command as part of a broader $3.8 billion IT budget, which Pier called a “five-times increase” over previous state investments.

The agency will stand up three core technical operations units: a Cyber Threat Intelligence Center to centralize threat sharing and trend analysis across government entities; an Incident Response Unit tasked with rapid containment and recovery; and a Digital Forensic Lab to support law enforcement with evidence preservation and analytical insights into attacker behavior.

In addition to background on its creation and leadership, the site includes open job listings for key positions. These include director-level roles in IT services, public affairs, HR and finance, as well as positions such as general counsel, government relations specialist and media specialist.

For example, the agency is recruiting a director of IT services, who will oversee systems critical to the command’s operational readiness. Other openings include the chief procurement officer, chief financial officer and director of public affairs.

By Dec. 31, 2026, all cybersecurity functions and activities performed by DIR must be transferred to TXCC. DIR employees in cybersecurity roles are expected to transition to the new agency.