Bill: SB 507, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Transportation

2nd Chamber Committee

House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
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.


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