Six Ways Texas is Closing the Digital Divide
26 Aug 2024
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Texas’ economy and quality of life depend on internet access, a crucial utility for participation in society, from education and health care to business and public safety.
Since the 87th Legislature established the Broadband Development Office (BDO) in 2021 under the purview of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Comptroller Glenn Hegar and BDO administrators and staff have met with Texans throughout the state, researched their needs and developed programs to award grants and other incentives to projects that will expand broadband service in underserved areas. Here’s the latest on some key initiatives:
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