Bill

SB 507

87(R) - 2021
Senate Transportation
House State Affairs
Senate Transportation
House State Affairs
Telecommunications
Utilities
Highways

Contact the Author

Robert Nichols

Phone:

512-463-0103

Capitol Office:

E1.704

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Robert Nichols

Co-Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Eddie Lucio Jr.

Sponsor(s)

Charles Anderson

Bill Caption

Relating to an accommodation process authorizing the use of state highway rights-of-way by broadband-only providers.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 507 would grant broadband-only providers the ability to install, repair, and maintain broadband installations in TxDot rights-of-way. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 507 would grant broadband-only providers similar access that other utility providers currently receive. Texas Action supports SB 507.

Contact the Author

Robert Nichols

Phone:

512-463-0103

Capitol Office:

E1.704

Email: