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BOOT Application Challenge Guide
The BOOT application challenge period is now closed.
How Will Challenges Be Addressed?
BDO will review each challenge and decide whether the challenge should be upheld based on the validity of the information submitted.
If BDO upholds an Area Eligibility Challenge, the applicant will have no less than 30 days to amend and resubmit an application without the challenged location(s) or project area(s). If BDO does not receive an amended application following an upheld challenge after the 30-day window, BDO may remove the entire application from grant funding consideration.
A determination made by BDO under this section is not a contested case for purposes of Government Code Chapter 2001.
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Definitions
Broadband Service
Broadband service is defined (Gov't Code § 490I.0101) as Internet service that delivers transmission speeds capable of providing a minimum download or upload threshold speed that are the greater of either:
- (A) a download speed of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) or faster; and an upload speed of three Mbps or faster; or
- (B) the upload or download threshold speeds for advanced telecommunications capability as adopted by the Federal Communications Commission
Designated Area
A census block, which is the smallest geographic area for which the U.S. Bureau of the Census collects and tabulates decennial census data.
Broadband Service Provider
An internet service provider engaged in business intended for profit including a telephone cooperative, an electric cooperative, or an electric utility, that offers last-mile or middle-mile broadband service for a fare, fee, rate, charge, or other consideration.
Political Subdivisions
Political subdivision means a county, municipality, school district, junior college district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government Local Gov't Code § 140.008(a)(2). The term does not include a special purpose district Gov't Code § 403.0241(b).