Texas has been one step ahead of the rest of the country in passing major telecom reform legislation, leading to deregulation of local telephone service for more than 15 million Texans and allowing unfettered competition, reduced costs, and greater choices in the market place.
Economy
Don’t Fence Me In: Tourism’s Role in Rural Economic Development
Editor’s Note: This is the latest part of a series on rural Texas and the challenges that rural Texans face. Over the next year, the Associated News Service will delve into the issues facing the Lone Star State’s 177 (out of 254) rural counties. AMARILLO—If you want to fall in love all over again with...
August 20, 2026