Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Texas has expanded its list of banned technologies for state employees and state-issued devices.
Abbott’s office said the update adds new restrictions on physical hardware, artificial intelligence and software the state says are affiliated with the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were developed with input from Texas Cyber Command Chief and retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. T.J. White.
Abbott designated the Texas Cyber Command as the lead agency responsible for identifying additional technology that could pose a threat to the state’s sensitive information. Click here for a list of the banned apps.
The governor created the Texas Cyber Command in June 2025 to combat cyber threats and strengthen Texas’ cybersecurity strategy.
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