Texas Cyber Command
What to Know:
- The Texas Cyber Command is poised to take over statewide cybersecurity functions from DIR by the end of 2026.
- Agencies are being guided to adopt responsible AI practices, including use of the Texas AI Code of Ethics and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
- The state is prioritizing cloud, DevSecOps and agile development as part of a broader strategy to replace aging systems and accelerate modernization.
What to Know:
- The Texas Cyber Command is hiring a vice chief and deputy chief to lead statewide cyber defense operations.
- The vice chief serves as the command’s chief strategist, guiding integration of cybersecurity functions from other agencies and representing Texas in national cyber policy discussions.
- The deputy chief role focuses on operations, directing incident response efforts and managing distributed teams.
What to Know:
- Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) is hiring two cybersecurity analysts to support threat research and incident response as part of its statewide cyber modernization push.
- Both roles are housed within the Office of the State CISO, with responsibilities that include developing detection tools, analyzing threats and building incident response capacity.
- Successful applicants will help stand up the statewide Cybersecurity Incident Response Team under TXCC by 2026.
What to Know:
- The Texas Cyber Command website is live and recruiting for top IT roles, including a director of IT services.
- The command is centralizing the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure with $345 million in funding.
- The agency is building three technical units under newly appointed Cyber Chief T.J. White.
What to Know:
- The Texas Cyber Command was established through House Bill 150, signed into law in June following its designation as an emergency item by the governor earlier this year.
- White most recently served as commander of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet.
- According to the Texas Department of Information Resources, the Cyber Command represents a complete overhaul of the state’s cybersecurity strategy.
What to Know:
- Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and Department of Information Resources Deputy Executive Director Steve Pier spoke at this year’s Industry Insider — Texas State of Technology forum.
- The launch of Cyber Command marks a complete overhaul of the state’s cybersecurity efforts.
- DIR is in the planning and pilot stages for two new contract options through the agency’s Shared Technology Services program.
What to Know
- Five House bills signed into law this session directly impact DIR and its functions.
- Cybersecurity responsibilities are shifting from DIR to the newly established Texas Cyber Command.
- DIR is due to receive a $1.6 billion budget and an $18 million IT capital budget.
