Statewide NewsRural Texas Satellite Phone Rates Spike Amid Telecom Dispute With State
Brad JohnsonNovember 8, 2021
A dispute between rural telecommunications providers and the state has led to rising costs for Texans reliant on remote service.
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State HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Declines to Drop Gab, PUC Gives Ground on Telecom Fee, Senators Lobby for Electricity Repricing
Brad JohnsonMarch 12, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics the week of the legislative bill filing deadline.
Statewide NewsOver 50 Telephone Providers Sue State Over Missing Payments from the Universal Service Fund
Brad JohnsonJanuary 22, 2021
The state mandates telecommunications access for Texans, but according to a new lawsuit the state has abrogated its responsibility to supplement costs for those tasked with fulfilling the order.