The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking for public input on internet accessibility, affordability, and usage. The BDO, which is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is partnering with the South Plains Association of Governments locally to inform the public and collect local data. The Public Survey will be used by the BDO to develop a Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which is required to draw down federal funding for connecting Texas to reliable, highspeed internet. The survey began on April 20th and will close on June 16th!
“The South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) is helping to lead the charge for this region of Texas because of how critical reliable and affordable high-speed internet is, especially in rural West Texas. This survey is an opportunity for residents of the South Plains to share local, onthe- ground knowledge of the availability and accessibility to broadband service. In doing so, we will be represented in the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan which will open the door to federal funding to help improve internet service in this region.” – Kelly Davila, Director of Regional Services & Economic Development for the South Plains Association of Governments “Access to reliable, high-speed internet as a means of advancing education, training, employment opportunities, health care, and delivery of essential services is critical to the future of our state,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “But we know that we can’t do this without partners in the regions and communities that need this service the most.”
The BDO expects to complete the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan this fall. Take the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan Public Survey Here: http:// qrco. de/ txpublicsurvey Contact: Kelly Davila kdavila@spag.org 806-773-7971 (cell) or 806-762-8721 (office)