Telecommunications Act

The city of Austin <strong><a href="http://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AustinSB1004.pdf">sued</a></strong> Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday to challenge a state law it says will allow small-cell telecommunications providers to use public lands for below their market value, in violation of the Federal Telecommunications Act’s protections for cities.

AUSTIN, Texas – The city of Austin sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday to challenge a state law it says will allow small-cell telecommunications providers to use public lands for below their market value, in violation of the Federal Telecommunications Act’s protections for cities.

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