Texas Bill Would Ensure Improved Broadband Access for First Responders
A Texas bill would ensure all first responder departments have a "dedicated wireless broadband communications network" to use during natural disasters and other emergencies. State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) introduced the legislation, HB-185, on Thursday. The service provider a department…
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chooses would be required to have service available throughout the state, "including those areas in which flooding or other natural disasters are most likely to occur." Annually, departments would be required to submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of their network services, costs and recommendations to increase the resiliency of first responder broadband network services.