The Harris County Broadband Task Force has been established to address the digital divide in the county. Created unanimously by the Harris County Commissioners Court, the task force will comprise members from various sectors, including county offices and community organizations. The initiative follows a comprehensive broadband roadmap presentation developed with input from multiple stakeholders. More than 171,000 households in Harris County lack broadband access, necessitating public-private partnerships to enhance connectivity and infrastructure. The task force aims to leverage diverse perspectives to implement strategies effectively.
"The creation of the Harris County Broadband Task Force marks an important step in our efforts to close the digital divide," Texas' Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said in a press release about the public-private partnerships task force.
"The task force members will bring a diverse mix of perspective and commitment needed to expand digital access in Harris County. I'm eager to witness how this task force will turn bold ideas into action."
US Ignite is a national nonprofit specializing in broadband connectivity, technology innovation, and city planning. The presentation it helped create included more than 30 interviews of county staff from more than 10 departments, county data analysis, workshops, and examination of national models.
There are more than 171,000 households in Harris County without broadband. The Harris County Broadband Roadmap makes recommendations in three categories for the Texas county: public-private partnerships, infrastructure and digital opportunity.
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