Greg Abbott: “Texas has become a target of cyber attacks due to the lack…”

“One expert recently said that the recent attack on Good Friday of this year in Abilene, Texas, was a wake up call. Another expert said that Texas has become a target of cyber attacks due to the lack of investment in cyber protection. That changes today. I'm signing a law that creates the Texas Cyber Command. It is an historic investment of $135 million by the state. And again, thank you, Senator and Representative, for getting that done.” (07:31–07:39)

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