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

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, Jayme Lozano Carver, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

LUBBOCK — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5 billion in state and ...

Why this matters in The San Antonio

The call for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office has significant implications for San Antonio and Bexar County, where reliable internet access remains a challenge for many residents. The allegations of favoritism towards satellite companies raise concerns about the effectiveness of the state's broadband development efforts, particularly in rural areas where fiber optic cables may not be feasible. San Antonio's own efforts to expand broadband infrastructure could be impacted by the findings of the audit, as the city relies on state and federal funding to support its own initiatives. The delay in projects and potential changes to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program also pose a risk to the city's goal of bridging the digital divide. As the audit moves forward, San Antonio residents should watch for how the findings will influence the state's approach to broadband development and what actions the Legislature will take to address any issues that are uncovered.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 3 min

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

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