Texas to receive $3.3 billion in federal funds to boost broadband expansion efforts

The federal money will be added to the $1.5 billion investment made by state lawmakers this session to increase broadband availability across Texas.

signed HB 9 into law this month, and Texans will vote on the final approval of the funds in November.

Ashby said the state has never been in a better position to increase connectivity, with billions of dollars in store to improve broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. In a statement released Monday, the Texas Cable Association applauded the funding announcement, saying the investment will play a big role in closing the state’s digital divide.

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