Texas Senate Passes USF, TikTok Bills

Texas senators passed a state USF bill Wednesday that would direct VoIP providers to contribute to the telecom fund. SB-1710 would also allow the Texas Public Utility Commission to review whether previously rural areas should continue receiving support (see 2304060047). On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed SB-1893, which would ban TikTok on state government devices. Both bills now go to the House.