Texas lawmakers file bills to improve broadband, water infrastructure

Texas lawmakers propose historic investments to broadband and water infrastructure — but voters will have the last word

By Jayme Lozano, The Texas Tribune March 7, 2023 “Texas lawmakers propose historic investments to broadband and water infrastructure — but voters will have the last word” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…

Ashby files legislation to provide broadband infrastructure funding

State Rep. Trent Ashby filed legislation Monday that would establish the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund and make a historic investment of state funding to support the expansion and development of broadband infrastructure throughout the state.

Texas lawmakers propose historic investments to broadband and water infrastructure — but voters will have the last word

If passed during this legislative session, this would be the state’s biggest investment in broadband, but some local officials question whether it would make the service more affordable in areas with few providers.

Texas lawmakers file bills to improve broadband, water infrastructure

Speaker Dade Phelan announced additional priorities for the Texas House on March 6, four days before the bill filing deadline of March 10.

Texas Lawmakers Propose Historic Investments To Broadband And Water Infrastructure — But Voters Will Have The Last Word

If passed during this legislative session, this would be the state’s biggest investment in broadband, but some local officials question whether it would make the service more affordable in areas with few providers.