{"id":214979,"date":"2026-02-18T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/texas-tech-receives-149-million-for-emp-testing-site-cybersecurity-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:30:09","slug":"texas-tech-receives-149-million-for-emp-testing-site-cybersecurity-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/texas-tech-receives-149-million-for-emp-testing-site-cybersecurity-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech receives $149 million for EMP testing site, cybersecurity infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Tech receives $149 million for EMP testing site, cybersecurity infrastructure<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/02\/18\/texas-tech-receives-149-million-emp-testing-site-cybersecurity-infrastructure\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-18 13:51:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.kcbd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that his Public Safety Office has awarded $149 million to Texas Tech University to support the development of an Electromagnetic Pulse testing site and cybersecurity infrastructure enhancements.<\/p>\n

The strategic investment strengthens ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation by advancing research that addresses escalating threats to critical infrastructure across Texas and the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis $149 million investment in cybersecurity will ensure that our state\u2019s critical infrastructure systems are capable of withstanding attacks from hostile foreign adversaries,\u201d Abbott said. \u201cThe researchers at Texas Tech lead the nation in safeguarding critical infrastructure from hackers and hostile foreign actors. Through initiatives like the Texas Cyber Command and investments into the safety and security of our state, Texas is on the path to be a national leader in cybersecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaker Dustin Burrows said Texas Tech has established itself as a leader in advancing critical national security initiatives through its research and innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment strengthens that momentum, expanding cutting-edge initiatives at Reese National Security Complex to better protect our critical infrastructure and strengthen our nation\u2019s defense capabilities,\u201d Burrows said. \u201cI am thankful to Governor Abbott for his leadership keeping Texas at the forefront of national security and public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senator Charles Perry said the investment cements Texas Tech\u2019s role as a national leader in protecting critical infrastructure from emerging threats.<\/p>\n

\u201cLubbock has long been a place where hard work and innovation meet, and this EMP testing site positions West Texas at the forefront of defending our electric grid, water systems, and military assets,\u201d Perry said. \u201cI am proud to see Texas Tech advancing research that strengthens our national security while creating opportunity and workforce development right…<\/p>\n

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