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Outreach: News and Events
Monthly Roundtables
(All times are in Central Time.)
- July 3 at 10 a.m. – Local Government and Community Roundtable (Teams)
- July 29 at 3 p.m. – Industry Roundtable (Teams)
Upcoming Events
- June 30 at 2 p.m. — Deadline to submit questions for the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program.
- June 30 at noon — Deadline to submit questions for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
- July 9-22 — BEAD application window.
Texas BEAD Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Released
The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) has released a new NOFA for the state’s allocation of the BEAD Program and the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP).
The NOFA makes available more than $3.8 billion in combined federal and state funding to expand broadband infrastructure aimed at providing lasting, reliable and affordable internet service to unserved and underserved locations across the state. This NOFA also directly complies with the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice released on June 6, 2025.
Interested parties will have until June 30 at noon CT to submit questions or request clarifying information about the solicitation. All questions pertaining to the NOFA must be submitted to bdo.nofa@cpa.texas.gov before the deadline.
The BDO will respond to these inquiries in a timely fashion and may make any necessary updates to the solicitation through the addendum process.
Applications may be submitted on the Texas BEAD portal from July 9 to July 22 at 2 p.m. CT. Applicants who have not already registered can do so at any time through the close of the application window.
Visit the BDO’s BEAD Program webpage for more information about the application process, guidance materials and to sign up for updates about future broadband initiatives.
Plans for the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program
The Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program reimburses eligible applicants to enhance broadband access in rural areas. The program is supported by $75 million from the Pole Replacement Fund, which was established by House Bill 1505 during the 87th Legislature. In 2024 and 2025, the BDO launched two rounds of applications, awarding $18.5 million and $9.8 million in reimbursements, respectively, with an online dashboard providing real-time information on program funds.
The BDO is currently establishing multiple programs, including the BEAD Program. To ensure effective use of resources and avoid duplication of funds, the office does not expect to initiate another round of the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program until the BEAD subgrantee selection process has been completed. The office will provide further updates as they become available.
Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program
On June 23, the BDO published a NOFA requesting applications for the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program. The program makes $25 million in grant funding available for successful applicants to build or expand accessible educational opportunities to grow a skilled and robust Texas broadband workforce. Clarifying questions will be accepted through June 30 at 2 p.m., and applications will be accepted no later than July 31 at 2 p.m.
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