Scored 6/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Broadband Apprentices Bill
Texas companies could get tax breaks for broadband apprentices
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices in broadband utility engineering or construction jobs.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would give Texas companies money back on their taxes if they train people for jobs building internet lines, helping them save money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill wants to help more people get trained for important jobs that build internet lines, which could mean faster internet for everyone. It would give companies a tax break of $5,000 for each new person they train in these jobs. This sounds good because it helps people learn new skills and helps companies pay for the training. But, when companies get tax breaks, the state collects less money. This means there might be less money for other important things like schools or roads. People should think about if giving tax money to these specific companies is the best way to help the state.
Take action
Add your name. At 100 signatures we compile this petition and deliver it to the office — and every signer gets a message to send their own representatives.
0 of 100 in‑district signatures
Step 1 · Pick your position
Step 2 · Add your name
Sign in to oppose this billPicking a side above doesn't sign anything yet — a free account records your name on the petition and keeps it one signature per person. We'll bring you straight back here with your choice saved.
The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a new tax credit for businesses in Texas.
- Companies could get this credit if they employ people learning jobs in broadband internet construction.
- The training programs must be approved by the United States Department of Labor.
- Companies could get $5,000 for each person they train.
- The total amount of these tax credits cannot be more than $10 million every two years.
- If a company earns more credit than it can use in one year, it can use the leftover credit for up to five more years.
Follow the money
Who's spending to push it through vs. fight it.
Millions
In the news
Scanning the news for this bill…
Headlines gathered from across the news, starting points to explore, not endorsements. Always read the official text before acting.
Sources
Read it yourself: the official bill and records.
This bill is in the Texas Bill Book 2026
The best and worst Texas bills of 2026, one page each — our take on the left, the bill on the right, and room for your notes. No email needed.
Get the free PDF →