📣CALL TO ACTION: TELL YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT #HB9!📶
Today, internet access is an essential utility for work, education, and our daily lives. But not everyone in #Texas has reliable internet access—there's a 'digital divide'. This must change. #txlege
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Today, internet access is an essential utility for work, education, and our daily lives. But not everyone in #Texas has reliable internet access—there's a 'digital divide'. This must change. #txlege
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According to the recent #FortBendCounty Broadband Feasibility Study, only 50% of homes are serviceable by fiber internet (industry standard!) + most rural areas are underserved. Despite 90% of residents using the internet daily, only 25% are satisfied with their service.
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Texas House Bill 9 will change this forever.
#HB9 would create the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund, providing $5 billion to expand internet access in #Texas.
It is essential that Texas make a long-awaited investment to future-proof its internet infrastructure. 📶
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#HB9 would create the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund, providing $5 billion to expand internet access in #Texas.
It is essential that Texas make a long-awaited investment to future-proof its internet infrastructure. 📶
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Your voice matters, so make sure it is heard! The @FtBendChamber has created a one-click tool, which will mail your legislators to express your support for #HB9. ⤵️
fortbendchambervotes.com/engage/TXBroad…
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fortbendchambervotes.com/engage/TXBroad…
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