Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed five experts to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, tasked with devising a strategy to bolster the state's quantum economy. The newly appointed members bring a diverse range of expertise, including academia, industry, artificial intelligence, and defense, with affiliations to prominent institutions such as Texas Tech University, NVIDIA, and UT San Antonio. The staggered terms of the appointments, set to expire between 2027 and 2031, aim to ensure the committee's long-term planning and implementation efforts remain consistent. The committee's focus on quantum development is particularly pertinent given the looming deadline for cryptographic migration, as highlighted by recent advancements from Intel1. This underscores the growing urgency for organizations to prioritize post-quantum cryptography planning, making the committee's work crucial for Texas's economic development and cybersecurity posture. The appointments demonstrate the state's commitment to staying at the forefront of quantum innovation, which matters to practitioners as it sets the stage for the development of a robust quantum ecosystem.