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Partners in Rural Advocacy
Rural advocacy is at the heart of TRBA’s mission. Our Partners in Rural Advocacy work alongside us to ensure that the unique needs and challenges of rural communities are not only recognized—but prioritized—at the state and national level. These organizations share our dedication to advancing equitable broadband access, preserving rural livelihoods, and supporting sustainable growth in underserved areas. Together, we champion policies that promote digital inclusion, economic opportunity, education, healthcare access, and overall quality of life for rural Texans. Through strong collaboration, we amplify the voice of rural Texas and advocate for a future where every community, no matter how remote, has the tools to thrive.
Fiber Broadband Association
The Fiber Broadband Association’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure
digital equity and enable every community to leverage economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver.
The Fiber Broadband Association is the voice of fiber. As the premier association that focuses solely on fiber, we are relentless in our work to connect every American with fiber. Because only fiber can close the digital divide, and unleash economic development that will raise the quality of life for every single one of us — providing education and job opportunities; eliminating poverty; creating sustainability and enabling innovations we haven’t even thought of yet. Fiber ensures no one gets left behind.
NTCA
Rural Broadband Association
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is building a better broadband future for rural America. Proudly representing about 850 independent, family-owned and community-based telecommunications companies, NTCA helps members build and deliver broadband connectivity and operate essential services in rural and small-town communities across the U.S.
NTCA is committed to advancing policies to help connect communities across rural America and advocates on behalf of its members in the legislative and regulatory arenas and provides educational programming, training and development by publishing comprehensive industry research, conducting in person and virtual events and offering an array of employee benefit programs.
Texas Agriculture Council
We are the united voice of Texas agriculture. As a coalition of member organizations, the Texas Agriculture Council represents the full spectrum of agricultural interests across the state — from row crops and citrus to forestry and ranching, from wildlife management and livestock production to nurseries and greenhouses, and from dairy and cattle feeding to swine, poultry, and beyond. We also champion integrated pest management and soil and water conservation. Together, we support one of the most innovative and forward-thinking agricultural industries in the nation and the world.
Texas Communications Expo
Texas Communications Expo, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to engage in charitable, educational, scientific, civil or similar purposes including the promotion, advancement, development and dissemination of knowledge and information relating to the communications industry.
WTA Advocates for Rural Broadband
WTA unites the rural telecommunications industry to advocate the interests of its member companies and their customers on Capitol Hill and before regulatory agencies in Washington, D.C.
WTA is truly a member-led, member-driven association focused on the issues that matter most to its membership. WTA and its staff are committed to strengthening the ability of the members to provide affordable, advanced broadband and communications services. WTA exists to make sure that its members’ voices are heard so that they can meet their customers’ current and future telecommunications and broadband needs.