AUSTIN, Texas - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.

During a June meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee, lawmakers suggested that the state broadband office of giving special treatment to companies that offer their services through low-orbit satellites.

What they're saying: "The State of Texas recognizes the importance of expanding broadband access, so more Texans can benefit from reliable, high-speed internet. Greater connectivity allows those in communities across the state to pursue more educational and employment opportunities and access essential services such as telehealth and telemedicine," Patrick and Burrows said in their statement.