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Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee to Discuss Telecommunication Discounts

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jennifer Bergland

The 82nd Texas Legislature extended the telecommunication discounts that were established for Texas schools, libraries, and hospitals until January 2016. These discounts were originally established in 1995 in HB 2128. The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee is having a hearing … Continue reading →

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Governor Perry Signs SB 773

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jennifer Bergland

Governor Perry signed SB 773 on June 17th. This bill ensures that Texas schools, libraries, and hospitals will continue to receive discounts on their telecommunication services until January, 2016.  This bill was authored by Senator Zaffirini and co-authored by Senator … Continue reading →

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SB 773 – Close to the Finish Line

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jennifer Bergland

SB 773, the legislation that extends the telecommunications discounts until 2016 for schools (K-20), libraries, and hospitals passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature and is now on the way to the Governor’s desk for his signature.  Although we had pushed … Continue reading →

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SB 773 Clears Another Hurdle

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jennifer Bergland

The Senate bill that will extend the telecommunication discounts for schools, libraries, and hospitals to 2016, was approved by the full Senate on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. It was sent to the House on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 for their … Continue reading →

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