Texas is getting more than $3 billion from the federal government to help expand internet access.—
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LUBBOCK — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recommended federal officials change requirements for billions of dollars in broadband funding, including eliminating the low-cost requirement.
Hegar suggested the change in a letter to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is the chairman for the Senate committee that oversees the federal agency responsible for allocating federal broadband funds.
