PUC will work with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on broadband deployment (4-7-2009)
Broadband Taskforce Established by Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples (7-8-2009)
Governor Perry Designates Texas Department of Agriculture, Public Utility Commission and Public Safety Commission to Coordinate Broadband Expansion Activities under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (7-24-2009)
Connected Nation Selected to Map Broadband Service in Texas (7-27-2009)
Connected Nation Receives Grant to Map Broadband Service in Texas(1-13-2010)
Grant and Loan Opportunities from the National Technology and Information Administration - Applications for second round of grants are due on March 15, 2010
Grant and Loan Opportunities from the Rural Utilities Service - Applications for second round of grants are due on March 15, 2010
Information on Broadband Grant Applications
Information on Connected Texas, the Connected Nation Subsidiary Responsible for Broadband Mapping in Texas - The Connected Texas website includes a survey of internet use and a speed test that permits internet users to check the speed of their internet connection.
Public Utility Commission Cable and Video Study - The Public Utility Commission has conducted a study of cable and video service availability in Texas. A redacted version of this study is available.