Texas Amends Taxation on Broadband Internet Service, Increases Access

July 1, 2025, 8:32 PM UTC

The Texas Governor signed a law that expands broadband internet access and reduce taxes on internet services in the state. The law revises definitions related to qualifying broadband services, establishes a broadband development program to award grants and loans for broadband infrastructure projects, and exempts internet access services from state sales taxes. The law takes effect July 1. [S.B. 1405, enacted 06/20/25]

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