H.B. No. 3953 mandates the broadband development office to conduct a comprehensive study on the availability of Internet service for residents of multiunit residential properties in Texas. The bill defines "broadband service" with specific speed and latency requirements and outlines what constitutes a "multiunit residential property." The study will focus on identifying areas lacking the necessary infrastructure for broadband service, comparing service availability and speeds between multiunit properties and single-family homes, estimating costs, and assessing the impact of exclusive contracts between property owners and Internet service providers. Additionally, it will evaluate the effects of municipal regulations on broadband deployment and consider disparities in service access between low-income and higher-income areas.

The office is required to submit a report to key state officials and legislative committees by December 1, 2026, detailing the study's findings and recommendations. The act is set to expire on September 1, 2027, and will take effect on September 1, 2025.