"They say everything is bigger in Texas, and we certainly saw that with the effort put forth in their BEAD Final Proposal," said NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth.

Texas' satellite pilot program signals a broader shift in government to support alternatives to traditional broadband.

The Texas Broadband Development Office has announced it's pausing funding from the Digital Equity Act as it awaits guidance from the administration of President Donald Trump.

A new $1.5 billion broadband fund in Texas will go toward matching grants for BEAD projects and allow it to leverage funds through the American Rescue Plan…