Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Utilities Code § 56.202: DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER.

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UTILITIES CODE
TITLE 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT
SUBTITLE C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
CHAPTER 56. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
SUBCHAPTER F. SERVICE TO UNCERTIFICATED AREA

(a) Notwithstanding Section 54.001, the commission may designate a telecommunications provider under this section to provide voice-grade services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included within the certificated area of a holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity.

(b) The commission may designate a provider only if the provider is otherwise eligible to receive universal service funds under Section 56.023(b).

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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