U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales visited Sul Ross State University in Alpine Aug. 20 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Texas Center for Energy Security (TXCES).

SRSU and Lamar University in Beaumont announced last fall that they would collaborate on this three-year initiative with a total budget of nearly $3.4 million from a Department of Energy grant submitted by Rep. Gonzales, and contributions from SRSU.

TXCES is a state-of-the-art facility focused on innovative research and education in Midstream Industry Cybersecurity. Researchers from both universities have engaged with industry focus groups — including stakeholders from the Permian Basin — to assess needs and provide insights into security and forensic challenges. The teams have also presented findings at multiple academic conferenc

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