Tex. Utilities Code § 54.154: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE.

(a) The commission may grant a certificate to encourage an innovative, competitive, and entrepreneurial business to provide telecommunications services.

(b) An applicant for a certificate must:

(1) file with the application:

(A) a sworn statement that the applicant has applied for each municipal consent, franchise, or permit required for the type of services and facilities for which the applicant has applied; and

(B) a description of the services the applicant will provide;

(2) show the areas in which the applicant will provide the services;

(3) demonstrate that the applicant has the financial and technical ability to provide services; and

(4) demonstrate that the services will meet the requirements of this subchapter.

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