Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows have called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office. This request follows allegations that the office favored satellite companies while distributing more than $5 billion in state and federal funding for internet services. Texas lawmakers are now questioning the specific methods used by the state to allocate these broadband grants to ensure fair distribution of the significant financial resources available for connectivity.