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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Seeks Changes to Awarded Broadband Grants, but Regulators Push Back

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Seeks Changes to Awarded Broadband Grants, but Regulators Push Back

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...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

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...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

LCRA to Receive State Grant to Expand Broadband Service, Strengthen Flood Control

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...
Analysis Identifies SpaceX as Major Applicant for Broadband Grant Funding in Texas

Analysis Identifies SpaceX as Major Applicant for Broadband Grant Funding in Texas

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 18, 2025 | Telecom

Following SpaceX was AMG Technology Investment Group/Nextlink Internet, which applied for funding for 204,846 locations, according to the analysis. ________________________________________________ An analysis of applications under the Broadband, Equity, Access, and...
Analysis Identifies SpaceX as Major Applicant for Broadband Grant Funding in Texas

More Workers Needed to Bolster Broadband, Water Sectors According to Report

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 12, 2025 | Telecom

The Texas Water Foundation and Texas Rural Funders called upon state and local policymakers, educators, and workforce partners to work together to create pathways into the broadband and water workforce. ________________________________________________ The...
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Why TCCFUI

TCCFUI is comprehensively focused on utility issues for Texas cities! With its volunteer board of city representatives, we work with other state and local organizations to fill unserved city needs.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Texas Supreme Court Considers Arguments in Case Concerning Telecom Right-of-Way Laws
  • News Round-Up: March 2026
  • ERCOT Working on Batch Interconnection Process to Keep Up With Explosive Load Growth
  • PUC Launches Portal to Assist Electric, Water and Telecommunications Consumers
  • CenterPoint Electric Uses DCRF Rules to Seek Another Multi-Milion-Dollar Rate Increase