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Monthly Roundtables
(All times are in Central Time.)
- Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. — Industry Roundtable (Teams)
- Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. — Local Government and Community Roundtable (Teams)
Key Dates
- Oct. 22 — Deadline for the public to submit feedback regarding the Texas Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal by 2 p.m.
- Oct. 27 — Texas BEAD Final Proposal deadline for submission to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
- Nov. 20 — Texas Middle Mile (TMM) Program application deadline.
TMM Program Open for Applications
On Aug. 22, the Broadband Development Office (BDO) released the TMM Program Notice of Funding Availability, which focuses on improving and expanding middle-mile broadband infrastructure across Texas. The program also prioritizes projects that improve connectivity for flood detection and emergency warning systems in vulnerable areas. Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Nov. 20.
The BDO invites all interested parties to explore TMM Program details and apply for this crucial funding opportunity to enhance high-speed internet access across the state.
BDO Seeks Public Input on BEAD Final Proposal
The BDO has released a draft of its Final Proposal for the federal BEAD Program. Texas aims to maximize its BEAD allocation to effectively incentivize the deployment of reliable, high-speed internet to unserved and underserved locations throughout the state while adhering to NTIA’s BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, which prioritized cost as a primary factor in award decisions. The purpose of the Final Proposal is to describe the results of Texas’ subgrantee selection process and demonstrate that Texas has adequately planned for and will implement a program that connects over 240,000 unserved homes, businesses and community institutions while also meeting the BEAD program’s objectives.
Texans are encouraged to review the draft and submit feedback through the BDO’s Final Proposal Public Comment Form. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. For assistance, reach out to broadband@cpa.texas.gov.
Awaiting Finalized Grant Agreements for Workforce Program
The BDO is in the process of finalizing grant agreements for the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program. Approximately $24.6 million was preliminarily awarded to seven applicants to augment fiber optic training programs that certify Texans and support the state’s workforce initiatives. Provisional grant awards are not final until the grant agreements are fully executed.
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