Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Committee May 2nd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband May 2nd, 2025 at 08:05 am

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

The committee meeting focused on two primary bills: HB2838 and SB924. House Bill 2838 aimed to modernize broadband speed standards in line with FCC definitions, aiming to enhance access and reduce tax burdens on Internet services. Chairman Ashby explained the bill's intent to clarify requirements for the Broadband Development Office and included provisions for tax relief to support broadband expansion. Public testimonies presented both neutral and supportive views, emphasizing the importance of aligning state regulations with federal standards, especially for underserved areas. Senators questioned the bill's implications for service equity and federal funding eligibility.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB924

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to entities that provide cable services or video services.
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Texas House Bill HB2838

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services.
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Texas House Bill HB2964

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision of broadband service in certain rural counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3213

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to excavation for the installation of buried fiber-optic cable.