# Texas Supports Water Utility Cybersecurity

Rising data-center demand is increasing cybersecurity risks for water utilities, while smaller districts often lack the staff and funding to secure operational technology (OT). Project Watershed 250 offers eligible Texas water and wastewater utilities cybersecurity assessments and remediation assistance at no cost. The signal identifies no RFP or contract award, but points to potential needs for additional utility cybersecurity services.

- The program provides no-cost support to eligible Texas utilities; it is not a contract opportunity for vendors to bid on.
- Contractors may find demand for managed security services, OT assessments, training, and shared-service models as utilities address capacity gaps.
- Procurement teams and service providers should distinguish the program’s included assistance from any separately procured services; the source does not identify a solicitation or procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Texas Cyber Command
- Governor's Office of Texas
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD)

### Sources
- [Compute Demand Raises Stakes for Water Utility Cybersecurity – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/compute-demand-raises-stakes-for-water-utility-cybersecurity) - MeriTalk