Who are We?

In accordance with legislation that established the Broadband Development Office, as well as legislation guiding the Broadband Development Program, the office will:

• Create and maintain an accurate map depicting broadband availability at each broadband serviceable location in Texas.
• Establish a long-term, statewide plan (PDF) that addresses strategies and goals for expanding access to and further adoption of broadband service.
• Design, build and run an efficient, compliant and competitive grant program to award grants or other financial instruments for the deployment of broadband technologies and opportunities across the state.
• Set and adjust standards for service in terms of speed, latency, reliability and resilience, while prioritizing fiber projects where possible to promote a future-ready broadband network.
• Identify and engage in outreach to communities in need through collaboration and input from state and local governments, communities and industry.
• Increase access to affordable broadband service offerings and address barriers to broadband access.
• Achieve universal access and quality of service to provide all Texans the opportunity to participate in the digital economy.

Broadband Development Office Staff

Will Counihan

Director of Economic Development and Community Investments

Brian Vair

Broadband Development Program Supervisor

Omar Ledezma

Digital Opportunity Program Supervisor

Andrea Pacheco

Broadband Development Outreach Coordinator

Lauren Weber

Digital Opportunity Outreach Coordinator

Toll-free Number:

833-3-TEXBDO (833-383-9236)

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