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Outreach: News and Events
Monthly Roundtables
(All times are in Central Time.)
- July 29 at 3 p.m. – Industry Roundtable (Teams)
- Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. – Local Government and Community Roundtable (Teams)
Upcoming Events
- July 31 at 2 p.m. – Deadline to submit applications for the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program
Texas BEAD Program Applications Due
The Broadband Development Office (BDO) accepted applications for the BEAD Program until 2 p.m. on July 22. The program aims to enhance internet connectivity throughout Texas, ensuring access for all communities.
Following the application deadline, there is a 30-day Application Challenge Period. Details regarding the Application Challenge Period can be found in the BEAD Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Additional guidance for submitting application challenges will be available on the registration page of the BEAD Application Portal.
For those who may encounter technical difficulties while submitting applications, assistance is readily available. Call the BDO’s technical support helpline at 855-TEX-BEAD (855-839-2323) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email the BEAD helpdesk for support.
Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program Applications Due
The BDO is accepting applications for the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program until 2 p.m. on July 31. The program makes $25 million in grant funds available for successful applicants to build or expand accessible educational opportunities to grow a skilled and robust Texas broadband workforce.
Responses to questions submitted to the BDO are posted with the NOFA.
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Updates
The BDO is providing no-cost broadband planning services to participating counties through TAP. So far, three broadband plans are available on the TAP webpage, with nine additional plans nearing completion.
Our team is also collaborating with six counties that are already engaged in service implementation. Stay tuned for updates as we finalize outreach to the last group of counties and continue our mission to enhance broadband access for all communities!
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Broadband Program Cancelled
The LEO Satellite Program, supported by up to $30 million from the Broadband Infrastructure Fund, was a competitive grant designed to award a qualified LEO network provider resources to provide high-speed, low-latency, satellite-based internet access to rural, unserved areas.
The BDO issued a NOFA for the program but received no qualified applications. Consequently, the office decided to cancel the solicitation. There is no plan to reissue the solicitation at this time. LEO satellite internet service that meets the broadband speed requirements is an eligible technology solution for the BEAD Program in Texas.
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