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<p><strong>AUSTIN </strong>- Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced today the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) are supporting 63 applicants that are seeking a total of $691 million in funds from the federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). Gov. Perry designated TDA, in partnership with PUC and in consultation with the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), to lead the state's broadband deployment initiatives and represent the interests of Texas to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). </p>