Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 490I.01062 - Fiber Optic Preference(a) The broadband development office shall prioritize broadband infrastructure projects that connect each end-user location using end-to-end fiber optic facilities that meet speed, latency, reliability, consistency, scalability, and related criteria as the office shall determine for each applicable notice of funds availability. (b) The office may consider an application for a broadband infrastructure project that does not employ end-to-end fiber optic facilities if the use of an alternative technology: (1) is proposed for a high cost area; (2) may be deployed at a lower cost; or (3) meets the criteria established by the office under Subsection (a). Tex. Gov't. Code § 490I.01062
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 352,Sec. 4, eff. 6/2/2023.