Texas Broadband Office stops fund payments

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The Texas office stopped giving out money for internet projects. This federal money is for the BEAD program.

The office stopped the money because of favoritism claims. Some people said the office helped certain companies more.

Elon Musk's Starlink was one company that got special help. Rules for satellite internet providers changed shortly before grants.

Lawmakers became worried about how the money was given out. They asked for a full check, called an audit, of the office.

The audit of the state broadband office is now happening. Lawmakers will talk more about this issue next year.

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Why did the Texas office stop giving out money for internet projects?

The office stopped the money because of favoritism claims.

What is the BEAD program?

This federal money is for the BEAD program.

What will lawmakers do next year regarding this issue?

Lawmakers will talk more about this issue next year.

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