I<U+2019>ve been saying this in the Texas Legislature. You just need a view of the sky and electricity for Starlink internet in rural Texas. Why are we spending big $$ to run fiber where it<U+2019>s not necessary? #txlege https://t.co/sxa6wQZLoP
Matt Schaefer
@RepMattSchaefer · TX · H
Posts12
Engagement765
Voting-record position0.298
CoverageSep 15, 2020 to Oct 16, 2025
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Hey #txlege, the private sector is solving much of the rural broadband issue. #Starlink https://t.co/L9S7FFm1Vk
@DMCETX @chrispaddie @TrentAshbyTX @travisfortexas @SenatorNichols Dial up internet wont get it done. We need speed!
@KLTVWX Hopefully they help us with rural internet service soon!
Wait to people find out that the state of Texas sells your drivers license information to data brokers. I tried to pass legislation stopping this horrendous practice. But there are a lot of financial interests benefiting from your personal data. #txlege
@ChadHastyRadio Which radio station is broadcasting the game for tech?