~ In a move to strengthen Texas' cybersecurity defenses, Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy James "TJ" White as the new Chief of the Texas Cyber Command. White's term is set to expire on February 1, 2027.

The Texas Cyber Command was established by Governor Abbott in his 2025 State of the State Address as an emergency item for the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The governor signed it into law in June, highlighting the urgent need for strong cybersecurity experts to protect the state from constant cyber attacks.

"Our state is under constant attack by cyber criminals, attacks that occur thousands of times every single second of every single day," said Governor Abbott. "Texas needs strong cybersecurity experts to lead our fight against these attacks, often from hostile foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran."

White brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. A retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy, he has served for 37 years and was honorably discharged in 2020. He is also the founder of OneNetworkConnection, LLC and a Professor-of-Practice at the Naval Postgraduate School.

White's impressive resume also includes affiliations with organizations such as the Military Cyber Professionals Association and the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. He is also a trustee of the Southwest Research Institute.

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Joining the Navy in 1983 from Spring, Texas, White has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He previously served as Commander of United States Fleet Cyber Command/United States TENTH Fleet/United States Navy Space Command and Commander of United States Cyber National Mission Force/USCYBERCOM. He also served as Director of Intelligence for United States Indo-Pacific Command.

White holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, a Master of Science in Systems Technology from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Master of Science in Strategic Resource Management from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Governor Abbott expressed confidence in White's ability to lead the Texas Cyber Command and protect the state from cyber threats. "Admiral White's decades of honorable military service to our country combined with his cybersecurity expertise makes him the leader we need at the helm of the Texas Cyber Command," said Governor Abbott. "Admiral White and the Texas Cyber Command will serve as essential assets to prevent and protect against cyber breaches to keep Texans safe."

With White at the helm, Texans can rest assured that their state is in capable hands when it comes to cybersecurity. His appointment marks a significant step towards safeguarding Texas from cyber attacks and ensuring the safety of its citizens.

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