Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar awarded $18.5 million to 17 counties across the state as a part of the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program.The funding will support the deployment of broadband to rural areas by partially reimbursing grant awardees who’ve replaced more than 11,000 poles that support retail broadband services.“Our agency is awarding this critical funding under our legislative directive to connect every Texan to broadband service,” Hegar said. “Ensuring all Texans have access to reliable, high-speed internet is important for Texas’ continued economic growth and prosperity.”Awardees include Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Charter Communications, United Electric Cooperative Services Inc. and MidSouth Electric ...