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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision was made after concerns were raised about the office's allocation of funds, specifically with regards to Elon Musk's Starlink.
In Texas, efforts to expand broadband availability have been ongoing, with a focus on addressing the estimated seven million residents without internet access. Recently, the Texas Broadband Development Office has taken action regarding federal funds for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. A temporary hold has been placed on disbursements of these funds due to accusations of favoritism towards certain companies.
This decision was made after concerns were raised about the office's allocation of funds, specifically with regards to Elon Musk's Starlink. Further details on this development can be found through the Texas Tribune, which has reported on the situation and the subsequent announcement of an audit.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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