Prop 8 Passes with 69% of the Vote!
In today's digital age, reliable and high-speed internet connectivity is not a luxury; it's a necessity that drives our daily lives, including the economy, education and healthcare. But, over 7 million Texans still lack access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.
On November 7, 2023 Texas voters chose to help close this digital divide and transform our communities by approving Proposition 8.
Prop 8 will create the $1.5 billion Broadband Infrastructure Fund. These funds will provide transformational funding to expand access to and adoption of broadband across our state and ensure our communities remain connected, competitive, and adaptable in the face of whatever challenges and opportunities tomorrow may bring.
We appreciate the work of our Digital Texas network and partners in raising awareness about Proposition 8 and the importance of bridging the digital divide in our state. These efforts led to a very successful election outcome that bodes well for the future of connectivity in Texas!