{"id":46226,"date":"2025-07-07T12:53:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T11:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/north-america\/?p=46226"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:07:43","slug":"texas-legislature-passes-ionq-supported-quantum-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/north-america\/2025\/07\/07\/texas-legislature-passes-ionq-supported-quantum-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas legislature passes IonQ-supported Quantum Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IonQ has announced its commitment to helping build a thriving quantum ecosystem in Texas, following the passage of the Texas Quantum Initiative (HB 4751) in the 89th Texas Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The legislation positions Texas to become a major hub for quantum innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IonQ\u2019s engagement with Texas policymakers and research institutions reflects its broader vision to expand regional quantum economies across the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Texas Quantum Initiative is more than just policy. It\u2019s a platform for transformative innovation, secure infrastructure, and inclusive workforce development,\u201d said Niccolo de Masi, CEO, IonQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIonQ is excited to collaborate with Texas leaders, universities, and industry to help catalyse a new era of quantum-powered solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giovanni Capriglione, Chairman of the Texas House of Representatives Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, said: \u201cQuantum technology is no longer a distant idea; it is quickly becoming a reality, influencing national security, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, climate science and critical infrastructure. The Texas Quantum Initiative helps Texas lead in this field by encouraging quantum innovation and fast-tracking the integration of quantum tech into the state&#8217;s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative establishes a strategic framework to leverage the state\u2019s academic strength, technology sector and entrepreneurial drive. It will provide guidance, investment incentives and research opportunities that advance quantum computing, networking and sensing technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQuantum technologies offer unparalleled potential to protect digital infrastructure, optimise systems and uncover solutions that were once beyond reach,\u201d de Masi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe Texas is poised to play a defining role in the future of this technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IonQ has announced its commitment to helping build a thriving quantum ecosystem in Texas, following the passage of the Texas Quantum Initiative (HB 4751) in the 89th Texas Legislature. The legislation positions Texas to become a major hub for quantum innovation. 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