AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) said it was developing a grant program to help expand broadband access in rural, unserved areas. The program would use $30 million from the state’s Broadband Infrastructure Fund to support the development of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The Texas Comptroller's office said "LEO satellite technology offers a promising solution for connecting remote and sparsely populated areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is often prohibitively expensive to deploy or could take years to build out." “This innovative technology provides high-speed internet access to hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the United States and the globe, enabling economic growth, improving education outcomes and enhancing telemedicine services in disconnected communities," the office continued. Learn more about the program here.