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Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Expand Broadband Funding

If approved by Texas voters, $1.5 billion would be used for broadband, telecommunications and 911 services.

September 15, 2023
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Rural Internet Providers Are Concerned About Letter of Credit Requirement

Now that the state has received its BEAD allocation, concerns over this federal requirement have clouded initial enthusiasm.

July 27, 2023
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Bill Puts $1.4B into Semiconductor Research and Manufacture

Two universities will lead the effort to build and maintain a robust semiconductor manufacturing economy.

June 15, 2023
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Caseworkers Hampered by ’90s-Era Foster Care Software

Caseworkers and foster care providers often get incomplete and inaccurate information about foster children in their care because of the state child welfare agency’s outdated technology system.

March 23, 2023
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Texas Preliminary Budget Bills Released

Texas lawmakers have released bills amounting to $130.1 billion in general revenue.

January 19, 2023
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Law Enforcement Agency Wants $1.2B for Academy and Training Facility

The agency’s director is asking lawmakers to approve a $467 million active-shooter facility.

November 29, 2022
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County Approves Elections Software Purchase

Most of the software will be in use by 2024.

October 28, 2022
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What Do You Need to Know About the 988 Mental Crisis Hotline?

The easy-to-remember digits will connect people in crisis to well-established national suicide number.

July 19, 2022
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