Tex. Utilities Code § 37.152: GROUNDS FOR REDUCTION OF SERVICE.

(a) Unless the commission issues a certificate that the present and future convenience and necessity will not be adversely affected, a certificate holder may not discontinue, reduce, or impair service to any part of the holder's certificated service area except for:

(1) nonpayment of charges;

(2) nonuse; or

(3) another similar reason that occurs in the usual course of business.

(b) A discontinuance, reduction, or impairment of service must be in compliance with and subject to any condition or restriction the commission prescribes.

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.