White named chief of Cyber Command

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy James “TJ” White as chief of the Texas Cyber Command, with a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2027.

According to a press release from the governor’s office, the command was created to coordinate cybersecurity resources among state, local, and federal partners to protect Texas from cyber threats.

“Our state is under constant attack by cyber criminals,” Abbott said. “Admiral White’s decades of military service and cybersecurity expertise make him the leader we need at the helm of the Texas Cyber Command.”