The NTIA approved Texas' BEAD initial proposal, allowing the state to access over $3.3 billion for broadband. All 56 state and territory BEAD initial proposals are now approved. #pressrelease
November 19, 2024
The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Texas' Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration's "Internet for All" initiative.
This approval enables Texas to request access to funding and begin implementation of the BEAD program—a major step towards closing the digital divide and meeting the President's goal of connecting everyone in America with affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service.
The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion state grant program authorized by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Texas was allocated over $3.3 billion to deploy or upgrade Internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service.
Once deployment goals are met, any remaining funding can be used on high-speed Internet adoption, training, and workforce development efforts, among other eligible uses.
Read the full press release here.
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