As Texas continues to bridge its digital divide, the Texas Middle Mile Program represents one of the most significant broadband infrastructure investments in our state’s history. Designed to expand high-capacity fiber connectivity across underserved regions, the program is a crucial step toward ensuring every community — rural or urban — has access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Applications for this competitive funding opportunity are due November 20.
Eligible entities, including public utilities, cooperatives, and private providers, are preparing to demonstrate not only technical capability and service coverage, but also environmental readiness — an area where precision and compliance are critical to success.
At ESE Partners, we help broadband developers navigate that path efficiently and responsibly. Our team provides the full suite of environmental services necessary to deliver successful, construction-ready projects:
- Routing studies and wetland delineations to avoid environmental constraints early in design
- Air quality and stormwater compliance that keeps permitting smooth and timelines intact
- Cultural and natural resource assessments to protect Texas heritage and habitats
- Environmental risk reduction planning to safeguard long-term project resilience
By aligning technical design with environmental best practices, applicants can move from concept to construction with confidence. Whether supporting rural connectivity corridors or statewide fiber networks, ESE Partners brings local expertise to the process — balancing development opportunity with environmental stewardship.
With the Texas Middle Mile Program deadline fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your project is submission-ready.
Our team is here to help you meet every requirement and move your broadband goals forward — responsibly and efficiently.
