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TEXAS DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY HUB
Digital Opportunity Program
Digital opportunity is the full set of conditions required to achieve digital access for all Texans, including widespread affordable and reliable broadband internet, high-quality device access, digital skills training and cybersecurity awareness. The BDO’s mission to get all Texans connected will not be accomplished through infrastructure programs alone. The office acknowledges the significance of digital opportunity work in ensuring Texas achieves universal connectivity and all residents have the tools and skills needed to fully participate in the modern economy.
Texas Digital Opportunity Plan
ACCEPTED
MARCH 28, 2024
The Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP) sets the vision and goals for digital opportunity in the state; assesses the current state of access and barriers to digital opportunities; outlines how the BDO will collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges; and describes the strategies and actions we will take to realize our vision and goals.
The BDO published and promoted a public draft of the TDOP. We encouraged all Texans to provide feedback on the TDOP and received more than 300 comments on the draft. Following public comments and related revisions, the BDO submitted the draft to NTIA on Feb. 28, 2024. NTIA accepted the TDOP on March 28, 2024. This plan was intended to serve as the roadmap for funding received through the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (SDECGP). With funding for this program now terminated, the BDO is seeking alternative avenues to promote digital opportunity throughout Texas and remains committed to addressing the goals laid out in the TDOP.
Download the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (PDF, 32M) . Note this is an 800-page document.
TEXAS DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY HUB
The BDO is consolidating and enhancing the Texas Digital Opportunity Hub to improve stakeholders' experience. In the coming weeks, the current hub link will redirect users to the BDO’s website where new mapping features are shared for stakeholders to gain insight from the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) data.
The new interactive map below shows ACS’ latest five-year estimates on computer ownership and internet subscription types within Texas. Updated annually, the map shows data at the Census tract and county levels.
The new hub portal is slated for an early 2026 launch to support the BDO’s upcoming programming initiatives. Please email us with any questions or feedback as we develop these enhancements.
Public Engagement
Ongoing
With SDECGP funds, the BDO conducted robust and comprehensive public engagement to ensure all Texan voices were incorporated into the first draft of the TDOP.
Read more. about public engagement.
Led by a strong focus on unserved and underserved populations across the state, the BDO administered individual and organizational surveys to understand barriers to access; conducted a statewide listening tour to engage both citizens and stakeholders; and convened statewide working groups and industry-focused task forces. The feedback and data gathered through these engagement efforts played an instrumental role in shaping the TDOP.
The BDO also partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to understand the broadband workforce and digital opportunity landscape across Texas. Outputs from these partnerships are in the TDOP appendix:
- Appendix K (page 793) — “Building the Broadband Industry Workforce and Supporting Digital Skills for Texans”
- Appendix L (page 859) — “Broadband Adoption for Rural Communities”
The BDO remains committed to keeping stakeholders informed by participating in speaking engagements and conferences as well as facilitating meetings and monthly industry and local government roundtables throughout the planning and implementation process.
Learn more about the BDO’s ongoing outreach and engagement.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Nine technical assistance webinars were hosted and archived as a resource for digital opportunity practitioners.
- Digital Opportunity 101.
- Partnership and Tips on a Successful Application.
- Every Texan Connected: Working with Covered Populations.
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