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Texans vote to bridge the digital divide

November 9, 2023

Over 1.7 million Texans voted to approve the creation of the Broadband Infrastructure Fund on Tuesday. The constitutional amendment creating the fund, one of 14 ballot propositions up for voter approval this week, received the support of 69.4% of voters casting ballots.  This amounts to a big win for Texans who recognize the vital role…

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Texas voters agree to three key infrastructure investments

November 8, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter highlighting what voters decided in the November 2023 constitutional amendment election. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. A resounding “Yes” on water, broadband and parks The voters speak… Voters on Tuesday decided on a total of 14 proposed amendments — also…

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BEAD Initial Proposal released as Prop 8 vote draws near

November 2, 2023

With Texans slated to go to the polls next week to decide on the establishment of a $1.5 billion Broadband Infrastructure Fund, the state’s Broadband Development Office has released an initial outline on how exactly it intends to meet federal requirements for future expansion of access to high-speed internet service and qualify for the federal…

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Haunting Halloween workforce figures: What’s to be done?

October 31, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with what you need to know about future workforce needs. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. When it comes to workforce, more work is needed This is Halloween… and just in time for the holiday, here’s a few frightening figures illustrating…

Time to vote: Water, broadband and state parks are on the ballot

October 24, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter highlighting the propositions on the November 2023 election ballot, including water, broadband and state parks. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Ballot Ready: November 2023 Election Early voting is here: Now through Nov. 3, Texans will have the chance to vote on…

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Imagine a day without water and think of Proposition 6

October 18, 2023

Texans are familiar with the saying that we know the value of water when the well runs dry. The common convenience of flowing taps may quickly become a dirty, desperate and miserable experience when water ceases to flow. This Thursday, Oct. 19, we are encouraged to “imagine a day without water.” The purpose of this…

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