Legislative Services

Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP)

The NOFA makes available more than $3.8 billion in combined federal and state funding to expand broadband infrastructure aimed at providing lasting, reliable, and affordable internet service to unserved and underserved locations across the state. Eligible Applicants: cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships, private companies, public or private utilities, public utility districts, local governments, tribal organizations and for-profit organizations. Partnerships and consortium applications will be allowed.