Governor Greg Abbott met with U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink at the Governor’s Mansion on July 31, joined by Gwen Griffin, Chair of the Texas Space Commission, State Representative Greg Bonnen, and Lieutenant General Douglas A. Schiess of the U.S. Space Force.
The leaders discussed practical ways for Texas to continue supporting Air Force bases across the state, expand missions, and deliver greater military value and efficiencies. Texas hosts multiple major Air Force installations that contribute to training, readiness, and national defense.
During the meeting, a new 10-year Partnership Intermediary Agreement was announced between the Texas Space Commission, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and the United States Space Force. The agreement is valued at up to $300 million and positions the Texas Space Commission as a neutral broker to accelerate technology transfer and expand collaboration among government, industry, and academia while advancing critical space capabilities…