Texas Lawmakers Want More Broadband. Here's How They Propose To Bridge The Digital Divide.

Austin American-Statesman, El Paso Times
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 5:30am

Efforts to further Texas' investment in broadband access continue in the 88th Legislature and have bipartisan support, according to House proposals.

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