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Texas Audits Broadband Funding | Austin News
Texas is under fire for how it’s distributing billions in broadband funds, with top lawmakers demanding an audit after allegations that satellite internet companies got preferential treatment. The state, flush with $3.3 billion in federal and state money, is struggling to move projects forward amid delays and accusations of favoritism — especially after shifting from a fiber-only mandate to a more open tech approach that benefited companies like StarLink. While some say audits are necessary to ensure accountability, others worry the process is slowing down progress to connect every Texan…
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