Internet in Texas to improve after state wins funding from US govt – By Sana Ameer (Houston Chronicle) / Jan 28, 2023
Texas was awarded millions of dollars in funding from the U.S. government to improve internet access across the state.
The state will receive $363 million in federal grants to increase access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet to more than 150,000 homes and businesses, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said.
“Almost 2.8 million Texas households — including 7 million people — lack broadband access,” Hegar said, adding that 23% of residents are unable to attend online classes, see a health care provider virtually, fill out a job application online, start a business or access online marketplaces. “These barriers negatively affect Texans’ quality of life and limit economic opportunities for individuals and the state overall.”
