by R.A. Dyer | Mar 9, 2026 | Telecom
An attorney for cities told the court that cities have clear “standing” to bring their case against the state — despite claims to the contrary from the Texas Attorney General’s office. ________________________________________________ State laws capping...
by R.A. Dyer | Feb 10, 2026 | Telecom
Musk’s SpaceX received BEAD awards valued at $733 million across various states, including $109 million from Texas. ________________________________________________ SpaceX, the aerospace service company owned by multi-billionaire Elon Musk, wants to change the terms...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Telecom
Nearly 60 cities have argued in lawsuits that the legislation violates state constitutional bans on giving things of value to private corporations without sufficient consideration and public purpose. ________________________________________________ Legislation capping...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 22, 2026 | Telecom
The LCRA will use the money to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities and to strengthen flood-monitoring systems. ________________________________________________ The Lower Colorado River Authority, the nonprofit public power utility that manages the...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 21, 2025 | Telecom
According to the State Comptroller’s office, BEAD grants will make it possible for almost every Texas location on the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map to connect to high-speed internet. . ________________________________________________...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 8, 2025 | Telecom
The FCC will examine potential changes to or preemption of state and local public right-of-way management authority. ________________________________________________ Citing concerns with project implementation delays, the Federal Communications Commission will conduct...
