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Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Steven Ardary , FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
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Key takeaway Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
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Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
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