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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
Sec. 1.003. REFERENCE IN LAW TO STATUTE REVISED BY CODE
TITLE 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT
SUBTITLE A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITIES
CHAPTER 11.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 11.002. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS
Sec. 11.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.004. DEFINITION OF UTILITY
Sec. 11.0042. DEFINITION OF AFFILIATE
Sec. 11.005. ENTITY, COMPETITOR, OR SUPPLIER AFFECTED IN MANNER OTHER THAN BY SETTING OF RATES
Sec. 11.006. PERSON DETERMINED TO BE AFFILIATE
Sec. 11.007. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Sec. 11.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 11.009. CONSTRUCTION WITH FEDERAL AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 12.
ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 12.001. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Sec. 12.002. OFFICE
Sec. 12.003. SEAL
Sec. 12.004. REPRESENTATION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 12.005. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND FUNCTIONS
Sec. 12.051. APPOINTMENT; TERM
Sec. 12.052. PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 12.0521. PRESIDING OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 12.053. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 12.054. REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONER
Sec. 12.055. PROHIBITION ON SEEKING ANOTHER OFFICE
Sec. 12.056. EFFECT OF VACANCY
Sec. 12.057. COMPENSATION
Sec. 12.058. MEETINGS
Sec. 12.059. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 12.060. FORMER COMMISSIONER: LOBBYING RESTRICTED
SUBCHAPTER C. COMMISSION PERSONNEL
Sec. 12.101. COMMISSION EMPLOYEES
Sec. 12.102. DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES
Sec. 12.103. DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 12.105. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS; MERIT PAY
Sec. 12.106. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
Sec. 12.107. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER D. PROHIBITED RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Sec. 12.151. REGISTERED LOBBYIST
Sec. 12.152. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 12.153. RELATIONSHIP WITH TRADE ASSOCIATION
Sec. 12.154. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Sec. 12.155. PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OR REPRESENTATION
Sec. 12.156. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER E. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Sec. 12.201. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION
Sec. 12.202. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Sec. 12.203. BIENNIAL REPORT
Sec. 12.204. INTERNET FOR HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 12.205. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
SUBCHAPTER F. HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
Sec. 12.251. DEFINITION
Sec. 12.252. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 12.253. REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 12.254. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 12.255. CAUSE OF ACTION NOT CREATED
CHAPTER 13.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS; POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 13.001. OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
Sec. 13.002. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT
Sec. 13.003. OFFICE POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 13.004. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 13.005. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 13.006. TECHNOLOGY POLICY
SUBCHAPTER B. PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
Sec. 13.021. APPOINTMENT; TERM
Sec. 13.022. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 13.023. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 13.024. PROHIBITED ACTS
SUBCHAPTER C. OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sec. 13.041. PERSONNEL
Sec. 13.042. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 13.043. PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OR REPRESENTATION
Sec. 13.044. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS; MERIT PAY
Sec. 13.045. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
Sec. 13.046. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER D. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Sec. 13.061. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION
Sec. 13.062. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Sec. 13.063. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 13.064. PUBLIC HEARING
CHAPTER 14.
JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSION
Sec. 14.001. POWER TO REGULATE AND SUPERVISE
Sec. 14.002. RULES
Sec. 14.0025. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 14.003. COMMISSION POWERS RELATING TO REPORTS
Sec. 14.004. REPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST
Sec. 14.005. CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING TERMINATION OF SERVICES TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED
Sec. 14.006. INTERFERENCE WITH TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS
Sec. 14.007. ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 14.008. MUNICIPAL FRANCHISES
SUBCHAPTER B. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 14.051. PROCEDURAL POWERS
Sec. 14.052. RULES
Sec. 14.053. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Sec. 14.054. SETTLEMENTS
Sec. 14.055. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 14.056. RIGHT TO BE HEARD
Sec. 14.057. ORDERS OF COMMISSION; TRANSCRIPTS AND EXHIBITS; PUBLIC RECORDS
Sec. 14.058. FEES FOR ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 14.059. TECHNOLOGY POLICY
SUBCHAPTER C. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 14.101. REPORT OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS; COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Sec. 14.102. REPORT OF PURCHASE OF VOTING STOCK IN PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 14.103. REPORT OF LOAN TO STOCKHOLDERS
SUBCHAPTER D. RECORDS
Sec. 14.151. RECORDS OF PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 14.152. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE AND RECORDS IN THIS STATE
Sec. 14.153. COMMUNICATIONS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 14.154. JURISDICTION OVER AFFILIATE
SUBCHAPTER E. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 14.201. INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS
Sec. 14.202. MANAGEMENT AUDITS BY COMMISSION
Sec. 14.203. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 14.204. INSPECTION
Sec. 14.205. EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH
Sec. 14.206. ENTERING PREMISES OF PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 14.207. PRODUCTION OF OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS
CHAPTER 15.
JUDICIAL REVIEW, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 15.001. RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 15.002. COMMISSION AS DEFENDANT
Sec. 15.003. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 15.004. JUDICIAL STAY OR SUSPENSION
SUBCHAPTER B. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Sec. 15.021. ACTION TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE COMPLIANCE
Sec. 15.022. CONTEMPT
Sec. 15.023. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY, DISGORGEMENT ORDER, OR MITIGATION PLAN
Sec. 15.024. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ASSESSMENT OR DISGORGEMENT ORDER PROCEDURE
Sec. 15.025. PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 15.026. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 15.027. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY COLLECTION; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 15.028. CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST PUBLIC UTILITY, PAY TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDER, OR AFFILIATE
Sec. 15.029. CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATING SECTION 12
Sec. 15.030. OFFENSE
Sec. 15.031. PLACE FOR SUIT
Sec. 15.032. PENALTIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 15.033. DISPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 15.034. CONFIDENTIALITY OF ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION
Sec. 15.035. APPLICABILITY
SUBCHAPTER C. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 15.051. COMPLAINT BY AFFECTED PERSON
Sec. 15.052. COMPLAINT REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OWNER
SUBCHAPTER D. CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS
Sec. 15.101. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 15.102. RULES
Sec. 15.103. PROCEEDINGS UNDER OTHER LAW
Sec. 15.104. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ORDER
Sec. 15.105. NOTICE
Sec. 15.106. HEARING
Sec. 15.107. EFFECT OF ORDER PENDING HEARING
CHAPTER 16.
COMMISSION FINANCING
SUBCHAPTER A. ASSESSMENT ON PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sec. 16.001. ASSESSMENT ON PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sec. 16.002. PAYMENT DATES
Sec. 16.003. LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
Sec. 16.004. COLLECTION BY COMPTROLLER
SUBCHAPTER B. GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 16.021. GRANTS OF FEDERAL FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER C. MONEY DISPOSITION, ACCOUNTING, AND BUDGET
Sec. 16.041. APPLICATION OF STATE FUNDS REFORM ACT
Sec. 16.042. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Sec. 16.043. AUDIT
Sec. 16.044. APPROVAL OF BUDGET
CHAPTER 17.
CUSTOMER PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 17.001. CUSTOMER PROTECTION POLICY
Sec. 17.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.003. CUSTOMER AWARENESS
Sec. 17.004. CUSTOMER PROTECTION STANDARDS
Sec. 17.005. PROTECTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Sec. 17.006. PROTECTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sec. 17.007. IDENTIFICATION PROCESS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE BENEFITS
Sec. 17.008. PROTECTION OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE APPLICANTS AND CUSTOMERS
Sec. 17.009. PROTECTION OF RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SERVICE APPLICANTS AND CUSTOMERS
Sec. 17.010. DISASTER BILLING AWARENESS
Sec. 17.011. TRANSPARENCY AND BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS FOR HOMES
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 17.051. ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 17.052. SCOPE OF RULES
Sec. 17.053. REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER C. CUSTOMER'S RIGHT TO CHOICE
Sec. 17.101. POLICY
Sec. 17.102. RULES RELATING TO CHOICE
SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES
Sec. 17.151. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING CHARGES
Sec. 17.152. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BILLING UTILITY
Sec. 17.153. RECORDS OF DISPUTED CHARGES
Sec. 17.154. NOTICE
Sec. 17.155. PROVIDING COPY OF RECORDS
Sec. 17.156. VIOLATIONS
Sec. 17.157. DISPUTES
Sec. 17.158. CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW
SUBCHAPTER E. PROTECTION AGAINST UTILITY SERVICE DISCONNECTION
Sec. 17.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 17.202. NOTICE OF DISCONNECTION TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR NONSUBMETERED MASTER METERED MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES
Sec. 17.203. ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
CHAPTER 18.
TEXAS ENERGY WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 18.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 18.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE
Sec. 18.003. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 18.004. PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 18.005. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Sec. 18.006. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
Sec. 18.007. REPORT
SUBTITLE B. ELECTRIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 31.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 31.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE OF SUBTITLE
Sec. 31.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 31.0021. CHARGING SERVICE
Sec. 31.004. ENERGY-EFFICIENT SCHOOL FACILITIES
Sec. 31.005. CUSTOMER-OPTION PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER B. CYBERSECURITY
Sec. 31.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 31.052. CYBERSECURITY COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES
CHAPTER 32.
JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.001. COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.0015. REGULATION OF SUCCESSOR ELECTRIC UTILITY OR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Sec. 32.002. LIMITATION ON COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.003. EXEMPT AREA JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.004. ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. EXEMPTIONS FROM COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.051. EXEMPTION OF RIVER AUTHORITY FROM WHOLESALE RATE REGULATION
Sec. 32.052. ABILITY OF CERTAIN RIVER AUTHORITIES TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 32.053. ABILITY OF CERTAIN RIVER AUTHORITY AFFILIATES TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 32.054. RESTRICTIONS ON AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS OR RIVER AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER C. REQUIRED REPORTS AND FILINGS
Sec. 32.101. TARIFF FILINGS
Sec. 32.102. DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 32.103. ACCOUNTS OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
Sec. 32.104. REPORT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
CHAPTER 33.
JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 33.001. MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 33.002. SURRENDER OF MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION TO COMMISSION
Sec. 33.003. REINSTATEMENT OF MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 33.004. AREA EXEMPT FROM COMMISSION REGULATION
Sec. 33.005. EXEMPT AREA REPORTING
Sec. 33.006. COMMISSION POWERS IN NONEXEMPT AREAS
Sec. 33.007. ALLOWABLE CHARGES
Sec. 33.008. FRANCHISE CHARGES
SUBCHAPTER B. RATE DETERMINATION
Sec. 33.021. RATE DETERMINATION
Sec. 33.0211. RATES AND FEES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Sec. 33.022. CONSIDERATION OF REVENUES AND RETURN FROM NONEXEMPT AREA
Sec. 33.023. RATEMAKING PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 33.024. STATEMENT OF INTENT
Sec. 33.025. MUNICIPAL STANDING
Sec. 33.026. JUDICIAL REVIEW
SUBCHAPTER C. APPEAL OF MUNICIPAL ORDER
Sec. 33.051. APPEAL BY PARTY
Sec. 33.052. APPEAL BY RESIDENTS
Sec. 33.053. FILING OF APPEAL
Sec. 33.054. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 33.055. APPLICABILITY OF RATES
SUBCHAPTER D. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO APPEAL BY RATEPAYERS OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 33.101. APPEAL BY RATEPAYERS OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 33.102. IDENTIFICATION OF RATEPAYERS OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 33.103. FILING OF APPEAL
Sec. 33.104. RATE APPLICATION
SUBCHAPTER E. RATE DETERMINATION AND APPEAL OF ORDERS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Sec. 33.121. APPLICATION OF COMMISSION REVIEW
Sec. 33.122. REVIEW OF CERTAIN RATE DECISIONS
Sec. 33.123. REVIEW OF CERTAIN DECISIONS FOR RATES CHARGED OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 34.
FACILITY FUNDING
SUBCHAPTER A. TEXAS ENERGY FUND; GRANTS AND LOANS
Sec. 34.0101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 34.0102. FUND
Sec. 34.0103. GRANTS FOR FACILITIES OUTSIDE ERCOT POWER REGION
Sec. 34.0104. LOANS FOR ERCOT POWER REGION
Sec. 34.0105. COMPLETION BONUS GRANTS
Sec. 34.0106. LOAN AND GRANT RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 34.0107. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUND
Sec. 34.0108. RECEIVERSHIP OF DEFAULT GENERATING FACILITY
Sec. 34.0109. TEXAS ENERGY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 34.0110. RULES
SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS POWER PROMISE: BACKUP POWER PACKAGES
Sec. 34.0201. DEFINITION
Sec. 34.0202. PURPOSE
Sec. 34.0203. COMMISSION DUTIES
Sec. 34.0204. TEXAS BACKUP POWER PACKAGES
Sec. 34.0205. GRANTS AND LOANS
CHAPTER 35.
ENERGY PROVIDERS
SUBCHAPTER A. COMPETITION AND TRANSMISSION ACCESS IN THE WHOLESALE MARKET
Sec. 35.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 35.002. RIGHT TO COMPETE AT WHOLESALE
Sec. 35.0021. WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Sec. 35.0022. SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATIONS
Sec. 35.003. PURCHASE FROM AFFILIATE; UNDUE PREFERENCE PROHIBITED
Sec. 35.004. PROVISION OF TRANSMISSION SERVICE
Sec. 35.005. AUTHORITY TO ORDER TRANSMISSION SERVICE
Sec. 35.006. RULES RELATED TO WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION SERVICE, RATES, AND ACCESS
Sec. 35.007. TARIFFS REQUIRED
Sec. 35.008. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 35.009. AMOUNTS PAID IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES
Sec. 35.010. COSTS RELATED TO REPORTING ON SAFETY PROCESSES AND INSPECTIONS FOR CERTAIN UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. EXEMPT WHOLESALE GENERATORS, DISTRIBUTED NATURAL GAS GENERATION FACILITIES, AND POWER MARKETERS
Sec. 35.031. AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
Sec. 35.032. COMMISSION REGISTRATION AND REQUIRED REPORTS
Sec. 35.033. AFFILIATE WHOLESALE PROVIDER
Sec. 35.034. TRANSFER OF ASSETS
Sec. 35.035. VALUATION AND ACCOUNTING OF TRANSFERRED ASSETS
Sec. 35.036. DISTRIBUTED NATURAL GAS GENERATION FACILITIES
Sec. 35.037. INTERCONNECTION AND OPERATION OF CERTAIN DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITIES FOR FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
Sec. 35.038. FACILITATING CERTAIN INTERCOMPANY LANDFILL GAS-TO-ELECTRICITY USE
SUBCHAPTER C. QUALIFYING FACILITIES
Sec. 35.061. ENCOURAGEMENT OF ECONOMICAL PRODUCTION
Sec. 35.062. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
Sec. 35.063. HEARING
Sec. 35.064. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Sec. 35.065. DEADLINES FOR COMMISSION ACTION
Sec. 35.066. TERM OF CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER E. ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE
Sec. 35.151. ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE
Sec. 35.152. GENERATION ASSETS
Sec. 35.153. CONTRACTS FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE FOR RELIABILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 36.
RATES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 36.001. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE RATES
Sec. 36.002. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE
Sec. 36.003. JUST AND REASONABLE RATES
Sec. 36.004. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES
Sec. 36.005. RATES FOR AREA NOT IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 36.006. BURDEN OF PROOF
Sec. 36.007. DISCOUNTED WHOLESALE OR RETAIL RATES
Sec. 36.008. STATE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Sec. 36.009. BILLING DEMAND FOR CERTAIN UTILITY CUSTOMERS
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPUTATION OF RATES
Sec. 36.051. ESTABLISHING OVERALL REVENUES
Sec. 36.052. ESTABLISHING REASONABLE RETURN
Sec. 36.053. COMPONENTS OF INVESTED CAPITAL
Sec. 36.054. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS
Sec. 36.055. SEPARATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS
Sec. 36.056. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION
Sec. 36.057. NET INCOME; DETERMINATION OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
Sec. 36.058. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO AFFILIATE
Sec. 36.059. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS
Sec. 36.060. CONSOLIDATED INCOME TAX RETURNS
Sec. 36.061. ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 36.062. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 36.063. CONSIDERATION OF PROFIT OR LOSS FROM SALE OR LEASE OF MERCHANDISE
Sec. 36.064. SELF-INSURANCE
Sec. 36.065. PENSION AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Sec. 36.066. COSTS RELATED TO REPORTING ON SAFETY PROCESSES AND INSPECTIONS FOR CERTAIN UTILITIES
Sec. 36.067. CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY UTILITY
Sec. 36.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 36.102. STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES
Sec. 36.103. NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES
Sec. 36.104. EARLY EFFECTIVE DATE OF RATE CHANGE
Sec. 36.105. DETERMINATION OF PROPRIETY OF RATE CHANGE; HEARING
Sec. 36.106. REGIONAL HEARING
Sec. 36.107. PREFERENCE TO HEARING
Sec. 36.108. RATE SUSPENSION; DEADLINE
Sec. 36.109. TEMPORARY RATES
Sec. 36.110. BONDED RATES
Sec. 36.111. ESTABLISHMENT OF FINAL RATES
Sec. 36.112. COST RECOVERY AND RATE ADJUSTMENT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 36.151. UNREASONABLE OR VIOLATIVE EXISTING RATES
Sec. 36.152. INVESTIGATING COSTS OF OBTAINING SERVICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE
Sec. 36.153. RATE-FILING PACKAGE
Sec. 36.154. DEADLINE
Sec. 36.155. INTERIM ORDER ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY RATES
Sec. 36.156. AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY RATES
Sec. 36.157. RATE REVIEW SCHEDULE
SUBCHAPTER E. COST RECOVERY AND RATE ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 36.201. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGES IN COSTS
Sec. 36.202. ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGE IN TAX LIABILITY
Sec. 36.203. FUEL AND PURCHASED POWER COST RECOVERY; ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL FACTOR
Sec. 36.204. COST RECOVERY AND INCENTIVES
Sec. 36.205. PURCHASED POWER COST RECOVERY
Sec. 36.206. MARK-UPS
Sec. 36.207. USE OF MARK-UPS
Sec. 36.208. PAYMENT TO QUALIFYING FACILITY
Sec. 36.209. RECOVERY BY CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES OF CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COSTS
Sec. 36.210. PERIODIC RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Sec. 36.211. RELATION BACK OF RATES FOR CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
Sec. 36.212. RATE CASE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
Sec. 36.213. ADJUSTMENT FOR CYBERSECURITY MONITOR COSTS FOR CERTAIN UTILITIES
Sec. 36.214. RECOVERY OF GENERATION INVESTMENT BY NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
Sec. 36.215. RECOVERY OF INVESTMENT IN DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND RATES FOR BACKUP ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
Sec. 36.216. SINGLE CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN UTILITIES
Sec. 36.216. RECOVERY OF ANNUAL CAPACITY-RELATED COSTS
SUBCHAPTER H. RATES FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Sec. 36.351. DISCOUNTED RATES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Sec. 36.352. SPECIAL RATE CLASS
Sec. 36.353. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX
Sec. 36.354. DISCOUNTED RATES FOR MILITARY BASES
SUBCHAPTER I. SECURITIZATION FOR RECOVERY OF SYSTEM
Sec. 36.401. SECURITIZATION FOR RECOVERY OF SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS; PURPOSE
Sec. 36.402. SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS; STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36.403. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SECURITIZATION AND RECOVERY OF SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS
Sec. 36.404. NONBYPASSABLE CHARGES
Sec. 36.405. DETERMINATION OF SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS
Sec. 36.406. SEVERABILITY
SUBCHAPTER J. LOWER-COST FINANCING MECHANISM FOR SECURITIZATION FOR RECOVERY OF SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS
Sec. 36.451. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sec. 36.452. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36.453. CREATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 36.454. POWERS AND DUTIES OF CORPORATION
Sec. 36.455. COMMISSION REGULATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 36.456. FINANCING ORDER
Sec. 36.457. SEVERABILITY
CHAPTER 37.
CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
SUBCHAPTER A. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 37.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 37.002. CHARGING SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Sec. 37.051. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 37.052. EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE EXTENSION
Sec. 37.0521. EXCEPTION FOR RETAIL SALES BY CERTAIN QUALIFYING COGENERATORS
Sec. 37.053. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
Sec. 37.054. NOTICE AND HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 37.0541. CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 37.055. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER
Sec. 37.056. GRANT OR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 37.0561. PLANNING FOR AND INTERCONNECTION OF LARGE LOADS
Sec. 37.057. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR NEW TRANSMISSION FACILITY
Sec. 37.058. CERTIFICATE AND DETERMINATION ISSUED TO CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES FOR GENERATING FACILITY
Sec. 37.059. REVOCATION OR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 37.060. DIVISION OF MULTIPLY CERTIFICATED SERVICE AREAS
Sec. 37.061. EXISTING SERVICE AREA AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER C. MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 37.101. SERVICE IN ANNEXED OR INCORPORATED AREA
Sec. 37.102. GRANT OF CERTIFICATE FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATION OF SERVICES, AREAS, AND FACILITIES
Sec. 37.151. PROVISION OF SERVICE
Sec. 37.152. GROUNDS FOR REDUCTION OF SERVICE
Sec. 37.153. REQUIRED REFUSAL OF SERVICE
Sec. 37.154. TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 37.155. APPLICATION OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 37.156. INTERFERENCE WITH ANOTHER UTILITY
Sec. 37.157. MAPS
CHAPTER 38.
REGULATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. STANDARDS
Sec. 38.001. GENERAL STANDARD
Sec. 38.002. AUTHORITY OF REGULATORY AUTHORITY CONCERNING STANDARDS
Sec. 38.003. RULE OR STANDARD
Sec. 38.004. MINIMUM CLEARANCE STANDARD
Sec. 38.005. ELECTRIC SERVICE RELIABILITY MEASURES
Sec. 38.006. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY STANDARDS FOR TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION POLES
SUBCHAPTER B. PROHIBITIONS ON PREFERENCES AND DISCRIMINATION
Sec. 38.021. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE CONCERNING SERVICE PROHIBITED
Sec. 38.022. DISCRIMINATION AND RESTRICTION ON COMPETITION
SUBCHAPTER C. EXAMINATIONS, TESTS, AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 38.051. EXAMINATION AND TEST OF INSTRUMENT OR EQUIPMENT; INSPECTION
Sec. 38.052. INSPECTION FOR CONSUMER
SUBCHAPTER D. IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE
Sec. 38.071. IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE; INTERCONNECTING SERVICE
Sec. 38.072. PRIORITIES FOR POWER RESTORATION TO CERTAIN MEDICAL FACILITIES
Sec. 38.0725. LIST OF PRIORITY FACILITIES
Sec. 38.073. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION DURING AN EMERGENCY
Sec. 38.074. CRITICAL NATURAL GAS FACILITIES AND ENTITIES
Sec. 38.075. WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Sec. 38.076. INVOLUNTARY AND VOLUNTARY LOAD SHEDDING
Sec. 38.077. RELIABILITY EXERCISES
Sec. 38.078. CIRCUIT SEGMENTATION STUDY AND COST RECOVERY
Sec. 38.079. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM RESILIENCY PLAN AND COST RECOVERY
Sec. 38.080. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
Sec. 38.081. EVIDENCE IN ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY WILDFIRE
SUBCHAPTER E. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 38.101. REPORT ON INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 38.102. REPORTS ON SAFETY PROCESSES AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 38.103. DISTRIBUTION POLE PLAN
SUBCHAPTER F. TEXAS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY AND MAPPING COMMITTEE
Sec. 38.201. TEXAS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY AND MAPPING COMMITTEE
Sec. 38.202. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 38.203. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE
Sec. 38.204. MAPPING REPORT
CHAPTER 39.
RESTRUCTURING OF ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 39.001. LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND PURPOSE
Sec. 39.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 39.003. CONTESTED CASES
Sec. 39.004. HIRING ASSISTANCE FOR REGIONAL PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. TRANSITION TO COMPETITIVE RETAIL ELECTRIC MARKET
Sec. 39.051. UNBUNDLING
Sec. 39.052. FREEZE ON EXISTING RETAIL BASE RATE TARIFFS
Sec. 39.053. COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENTS
Sec. 39.054. RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE DURING FREEZE PERIOD
Sec. 39.055. FORCE MAJEURE
SUBCHAPTER C. RETAIL COMPETITION
Sec. 39.101. CUSTOMER SAFEGUARDS
Sec. 39.102. RETAIL CUSTOMER CHOICE
Sec. 39.1025. LIMITATIONS ON TELEPHONE SOLICITATION
Sec. 39.103. COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO DELAY COMPETITION AND SET NEW RATES
Sec. 39.104. CUSTOMER CHOICE PILOT PROJECTS
Sec. 39.105. LIMITATION ON SALE OF ELECTRICITY
Sec. 39.106. PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT
Sec. 39.107. METERING AND BILLING SERVICES
Sec. 39.108. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 39.109. NEW OWNER OR SUCCESSOR
Sec. 39.110. WHOLESALE INDEXED PRODUCTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 39.112. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION AND PRICE CHANGE
Sec. 39.113. RATE TRANSPARENCY
SUBCHAPTER D. MARKET STRUCTURE
Sec. 39.151. ESSENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 39.1511. PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION
Sec. 39.1512. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN MATTER BEFORE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY; PARTICIPATION IN DECISION
Sec. 39.1513. ERCOT BOARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
Sec. 39.1514. COMMISSION DIRECTIVES TO INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION
Sec. 39.1515. WHOLESALE ELECTRIC MARKET MONITOR
Sec. 39.1516. CYBERSECURITY MONITOR
Sec. 39.152. QUALIFYING POWER REGIONS
Sec. 39.153. CAPACITY AUCTION
Sec. 39.154. LIMITATION OF OWNERSHIP OF INSTALLED CAPACITY
Sec. 39.155. COMMISSION ASSESSMENT OF MARKET POWER
Sec. 39.156. MARKET POWER MITIGATION PLAN
Sec. 39.157. COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS MARKET POWER
Sec. 39.158. MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATIONS
Sec. 39.159. POWER REGION RELIABILITY AND DISPATCHABLE GENERATION
Sec. 39.1591. REPORT ON DISPATCHABLE AND NON-DISPATCHABLE GENERATION FACILITIES
Sec. 39.1592. GENERATION RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 39.1593. COST ALLOCATION OF RELIABILITY SERVICES
Sec. 39.1594. RELIABILITY PROGRAM
Sec. 39.1595. GRID RELIABILITY LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Sec. 39.160. WHOLESALE PRICING PROCEDURES
Sec. 39.161. CHARGES FOR CERTAIN MARKET PARTICIPANTS
Sec. 39.162. DEFAULT OF MARKET PARTICIPANT
Sec. 39.163. AMOUNTS OWED TO INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION BY MARKET PARTICIPANTS
Sec. 39.164. AUDIT OF INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION CERTIFIED FOR ERCOT POWER REGION
Sec. 39.165. GRID RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT
Sec. 39.166. RELIABILITY PLAN FOR REGIONS WITH RAPID ELECTRICAL LOAD GROWTH
Sec. 39.167. RELIABILITY PLAN FOR PERMIAN BASIN
Sec. 39.1675. ELECTRIC INDUSTRY REPORT
Sec. 39.1678. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPORT
Sec. 39.168. RETAIL SALES REPORT
Sec. 39.169. CO-LOCATION OF LARGE LOAD CUSTOMER WITH EXISTING GENERATION RESOURCE
Sec. 39.170. LARGE LOAD DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER E. PRICE REGULATION AFTER COMPETITION
Sec. 39.201. COST OF SERVICE TARIFFS AND CHARGES
Sec. 39.202. PRICE TO BEAT
Sec. 39.203. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
Sec. 39.204. TARIFFS FOR OPEN ACCESS
Sec. 39.205. REGULATION OF COSTS FOLLOWING FREEZE PERIOD
Sec. 39.206. NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT DECOMMISSIONING COST PLAN
SUBCHAPTER F. RECOVERY OF STRANDED COSTS THROUGH COMPETITION TRANSITION CHARGE
Sec. 39.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 39.252. RIGHT TO RECOVER STRANDED COSTS
Sec. 39.253. ALLOCATION OF STRANDED COSTS
Sec. 39.254. USE OF REVENUES FOR UTILITIES WITH STRANDED COSTS
Sec. 39.255. USE OF REVENUES FOR UTILITIES WITH NO STRANDED COSTS
Sec. 39.256. OPTION TO REDIRECT DEPRECIATION
Sec. 39.257. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 39.258. ANNUAL REPORT: DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL COSTS
Sec. 39.259. ANNUAL REPORT: DETERMINATION OF INVESTED CAPITAL
Sec. 39.260. USE OF GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Sec. 39.261. REVIEW OF ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 39.262. TRUE-UP PROCEEDING
Sec. 39.263. STRANDED COST RECOVERY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP COSTS
Sec. 39.264. EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS OF "GRANDFATHERED FACILITIES"
Sec. 39.265. RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER G. SECURITIZATION
Sec. 39.301. PURPOSE
Sec. 39.302. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 39.303. FINANCING ORDERS; TERMS
Sec. 39.304. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 39.305. NO SETOFF
Sec. 39.306. NO BYPASS
Sec. 39.307. TRUE-UP
Sec. 39.308. TRUE SALE
Sec. 39.309. SECURITY INTERESTS; ASSIGNMENT; COMMINGLING; DEFAULT
Sec. 39.310. PLEDGE OF STATE
Sec. 39.311. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 39.312. NOT PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 39.313. SEVERABILITY
SUBCHAPTER H. CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION; PENALTIES
Sec. 39.351. REGISTRATION OF POWER GENERATION COMPANIES
Sec. 39.3515. AGGREGATE DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
Sec. 39.352. CERTIFICATION OF RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS
Sec. 39.353. REGISTRATION OF AGGREGATORS
Sec. 39.3535. MILITARY BASES AGGREGATORS
Sec. 39.354. REGISTRATION OF MUNICIPAL AGGREGATORS
Sec. 39.3545. REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AGGREGATORS
Sec. 39.355. REGISTRATION OF POWER MARKETERS
Sec. 39.3555. REGISTRATION OF BROKERS
Sec. 39.356. REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION
Sec. 39.357. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 39.358. LOCAL REGISTRATION OF RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDER
Sec. 39.359. BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR BURNED VETERANS
Sec. 39.360. TRANSACTIONS WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 39.361. LARGE FLEXIBLE LOAD REGISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER I. PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES
Sec. 39.401. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 39.402. REGULATION OF UTILITY AND TRANSITION TO COMPETITION
Sec. 39.407. CUSTOMER CHOICE AND RELEVANT MARKET AND RELATED MATTERS
Sec. 39.408. HIRING ASSISTANCE FOR FEDERAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 39.409. RECOUPMENT OF TRANSITION TO COMPETITION COSTS
Sec. 39.410. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER J. TRANSITION TO COMPETITION IN CERTAIN
Sec. 39.451. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 39.452. REGULATION OF UTILITY AND TRANSITION TO COMPETITION
Sec. 39.4525. HIRING ASSISTANCE FOR FEDERAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 39.453. CUSTOMER CHOICE AND RELEVANT MARKET AND RELATED MATTERS
Sec. 39.454. RECOUPMENT OF TRANSITION TO COMPETITION COSTS
Sec. 39.455. RECOVERY OF INCREMENTAL CAPACITY COSTS
Sec. 39.456. FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 39.457. CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec. 39.461. NONBYPASSABLE CHARGES
Sec. 39.462. DETERMINATION OF HURRICANE RECONSTRUCTION COSTS
Sec. 39.463. SEVERABILITY
SUBCHAPTER K. TRANSITION TO COMPETITION FOR CERTAIN
Sec. 39.501. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 39.502. COST-OF-SERVICE REGULATION
Sec. 39.5021. METERING
Sec. 39.503. TRANSITION TO COMPETITION
Sec. 39.504. HIRING ASSISTANCE FOR FEDERAL PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER L. TRANSITION TO COMPETITION AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS OUTSIDE OF ERCOT
Sec. 39.551. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 39.552. COST-OF-SERVICE REGULATION
Sec. 39.5521. METERING
Sec. 39.553. TRANSITION TO COMPETITION
Sec. 39.554. INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE GENERATION
Sec. 39.555. MARKETING OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER M. WINTER STORM URI DEFAULT BALANCE FINANCING
Sec. 39.601. PURPOSE
Sec. 39.602. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 39.603. DEBT OBLIGATION ORDER
Sec. 39.604. COMMISSION-AUTHORIZED FINANCING
Sec. 39.605. DEFAULT CHARGES NONBYPASSABLE
Sec. 39.606. TRUE-UP MECHANISM
Sec. 39.607. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 39.608. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 39.609. PLEDGE OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER N. WINTER STORM URI UPLIFT FINANCING
Sec. 39.651. PURPOSE; USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 39.652. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 39.653. DEBT OBLIGATION ORDER
Sec. 39.654. COMMISSION-AUTHORIZED FINANCING
Sec. 39.655. OTHER FINANCIAL MECHANISM
Sec. 39.656. UPLIFT CHARGES NONBYPASSABLE
Sec. 39.657. TRUE-UP
Sec. 39.658. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 39.659. SEVERABILITY
Sec. 39.660. CUSTOMER CHARGES
Sec. 39.661. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 39.662. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 39.663. PLEDGE OF STATE
Sec. 39.664. LEGAL ACTIONS INVOLVING PRICING OR UPLIFT ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 39.9016. NUCLEAR SAFETY FEE
Sec. 39.902. CUSTOMER EDUCATION
Sec. 39.9025. HOME ELECTRIC ENERGY REPORTS
Sec. 39.903. SYSTEM BENEFIT FUND
Sec. 39.9044. GOAL FOR NATURAL GAS
Sec. 39.9048. NATURAL GAS FUEL
Sec. 39.905. GOAL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Sec. 39.9051. ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Sec. 39.9052. ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sec. 39.9054. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLANS AND REPORTS; PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 39.9055. EXAMINATION OF DEMAND RESPONSE POTENTIAL OF SEAWATER DESALINATION PROJECTS
Sec. 39.906. DISPLACED WORKERS
Sec. 39.908. EFFECT OF SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 39.909. PLAN AND REPORT OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND OTHER BUSINESS PRACTICES
Sec. 39.910. INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND GOAL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR MILITARY BASES
Sec. 39.911. ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sec. 39.9111. RULES RELATED TO RENEWABLE POWER FACILITIES
Sec. 39.9112. REPORT ON TRANSMISSION AND GENERATION CAPACITY
Sec. 39.9113. RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS
Sec. 39.912. REPORT ON COMBINED HEATING AND POWER TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 39.913. COMBINING CERTAIN REPORTS
Sec. 39.914. CREDIT FOR SURPLUS SOLAR GENERATION BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sec. 39.915. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 39.916. INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE GENERATION
Sec. 39.9165. DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY REPORTING
Sec. 39.917. TEXAS ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL
Sec. 39.918. UTILITY FACILITIES FOR POWER RESTORATION AFTER SIGNIFICANT POWER OUTAGE
Sec. 39.919. AVERAGE TOTAL RESIDENTIAL LOAD REDUCTION GOALS
CHAPTER 40.
COMPETITION FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES AND RIVER AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 40.001. APPLICABLE LAW
Sec. 40.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 40.003. SECURITIZATION
Sec. 40.004. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER B. MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY CHOICE
Sec. 40.051. GOVERNING BODY DECISION
Sec. 40.052. UTILITY NOT OFFERING CUSTOMER CHOICE
Sec. 40.053. RETAIL CUSTOMER'S RIGHT OF CHOICE
Sec. 40.054. SERVICE OUTSIDE AREA
Sec. 40.055. JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 40.056. ANTICOMPETITIVE ACTIONS
Sec. 40.057. BILLING
Sec. 40.058. TARIFFS FOR OPEN ACCESS
Sec. 40.059. MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY; RECOVERY OF STRANDED COSTS
Sec. 40.060. NO POWER TO AMEND CERTIFICATES
SUBCHAPTER C. RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 40.101. INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACT
Sec. 40.102. ACCESS TO WHOLESALE MARKET
Sec. 40.103. PROTECTION OF BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 40.104. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
CHAPTER 41.
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND COMPETITION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 41.001. APPLICABLE LAW
Sec. 41.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 41.003. SECURITIZATION
Sec. 41.004. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 41.005. LIMITATION ON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER B. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE UTILITY CHOICE
Sec. 41.051. BOARD DECISION
Sec. 41.052. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES NOT OFFERING CUSTOMER CHOICE
Sec. 41.053. RETAIL CUSTOMER RIGHT OF CHOICE
Sec. 41.054. SERVICE OUTSIDE CERTIFICATED AREA
Sec. 41.055. JURISDICTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 41.056. ANTICOMPETITIVE ACTIONS
Sec. 41.057. BILLING
Sec. 41.058. TARIFFS FOR OPEN ACCESS
Sec. 41.059. NO POWER TO AMEND CERTIFICATES
Sec. 41.060. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
Sec. 41.061. RETAIL RATE CHANGES BY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sec. 41.062. ALLOCATION OF STRANDED INVESTMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 41.101. INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACT
Sec. 41.102. ACCESS TO WHOLESALE MARKET
Sec. 41.103. PROTECTION OF BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 41.104. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
SUBCHAPTER D. MARKET PARTICIPATION AND SECURITIZATION
Sec. 41.151. PURPOSE
Sec. 41.152. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 41.153. FINANCING ORDERS; TERMS
Sec. 41.154. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 41.155. NO SETOFF
Sec. 41.156. NO BYPASS
Sec. 41.157. TRUE-UP
Sec. 41.158. TRUE SALE
Sec. 41.159. SECURITY INTERESTS; ASSIGNMENT; COMMINGLING; DEFAULT
Sec. 41.160. PLEDGE OF STATE
Sec. 41.161. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 41.162. NOT PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 41.163. SEVERABILITY
CHAPTER 42.
PUBLIC CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Sec. 42.0101. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 42.0102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.0103. PUBLIC CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF ERCOT
Sec. 42.0104. PUBLIC CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES INSIDE ERCOT
CHAPTER 43.
PROVISION OF MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICE BY ELECTRIC UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 43.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 43.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 43.003. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICE
Sec. 43.051. AUTHORIZATION FOR MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICE
Sec. 43.052. CHARGES
Sec. 43.053. NO ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS OR CONSIDERATION REQUIRED
Sec. 43.054. RELIABILITY OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
SUBCHAPTER C. IMPLEMENTATION OF MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICE BY ELECTRIC UTILITY
Sec. 43.101. PARTICIPATION BY ELECTRIC UTILITY
Sec. 43.102. COMMISSION REVIEW OF UTILITY MIDDLE MILE PLAN
Sec. 43.103. COST RECOVERY FOR DEPLOYMENT OF MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 43.151. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW
CHAPTER 44.
GRID RESILIENCE
Sec. 44.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 44.002. TEXAS GRID SECURITY COMMISSION
Sec. 44.003. GRID RESILIENCE INFORMATION
Sec. 44.004. GRID RESILIENCE EVALUATION
Sec. 44.005. RESILIENCE STANDARDS
Sec. 44.006. MICRO-GRIDS
Sec. 44.007. PLAN FOR ALL HAZARDS RESILIENCE
Sec. 44.008. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE REPORT
SUBTITLE C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
CHAPTER 51.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.001. POLICY
Sec. 51.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51.003. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 51.004. PRICING FLEXIBILITY
Sec. 51.005. ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.006. MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN RATEMAKING PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 51.007. MUNICIPAL STANDING IN CERTAIN CASES
Sec. 51.008. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 51.009. MUNICIPAL FEES
Sec. 51.010. COMMISSION INVESTIGATION OF SALE, MERGER, OR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
CHAPTER 52.
COMMISSION JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
Sec. 52.001. POLICY
Sec. 52.002. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 52.003. COOPERATION WITH OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
Sec. 52.004. COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH SEPARATE MARKETS
Sec. 52.005. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMINANT CARRIERS
Sec. 52.007. TARIFF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PROVIDERS NOT SUBJECT TO RATE OF RETURN REGULATION
SUBCHAPTER B. INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES
Sec. 52.051. POLICY
Sec. 52.052. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 52.053. CERTAIN RATES PROHIBITED
Sec. 52.054. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES
Sec. 52.055. HEARING TO DETERMINE LEVEL OF COMPETITION
Sec. 52.056. SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED REGULATORY TREATMENTS
Sec. 52.058. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO NEW OR EXPERIMENTAL SERVICES OR PROMOTIONAL RATES
Sec. 52.0583. NEW SERVICES
Sec. 52.0584. PRICING AND PACKAGING FLEXIBILITY; CUSTOMER PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
Sec. 52.0585. CUSTOMER PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
Sec. 52.059. RATES TO COVER APPROPRIATE COSTS
Sec. 52.060. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OR ASSESSMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES THAT ARE NOT DOMINANT CARRIERS
Sec. 52.101. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 52.102. LIMITED REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 52.103. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sec. 52.1035. RENEWAL OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES
Sec. 52.104. COMMISSION MAY INVESTIGATE
Sec. 52.105. ACCESS TO CERTAIN SERVICES REQUIRED
Sec. 52.106. QUALITY OF SERVICE REQUIRED
Sec. 52.107. PREDATORY PRICING
Sec. 52.108. OTHER PROHIBITED PRACTICES
Sec. 52.109. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Sec. 52.110. BURDEN OF PROOF
Sec. 52.111. COMMISSION MAY EXEMPT
Sec. 52.112. REDUCTION PASS-THROUGH REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER D. CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
Sec. 52.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 52.152. LIMITED REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 52.153. BOOKS AND RECORDS
Sec. 52.154. COMMISSION MAY NOT OVERBURDEN
Sec. 52.155. PROHIBITION OF EXCESSIVE ACCESS CHARGES
Sec. 52.156. RETAIL RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. DEREGULATION OF SERVICE
Sec. 52.201. DEREGULATION OF SERVICE
Sec. 52.202. DETERMINATION OF GEOGRAPHIC MARKET
Sec. 52.203. MARKET POWER TEST
Sec. 52.204. RATE FOR DEREGULATED SERVICE
Sec. 52.205. INVESTIGATION OF COMPETITION
Sec. 52.206. REREGULATION OF MARKET
Sec. 52.207. REPORTS; CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER F. REQUIRED REPORTS AND FILINGS; RECORDS
Sec. 52.251. TARIFF FILINGS
Sec. 52.252. DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 52.253. ACCOUNTS OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
Sec. 52.255. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS
Sec. 52.256. PLAN AND REPORT OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND OTHER BUSINESS PRACTICES
CHAPTER 53.
RATES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 53.001. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE RATES
Sec. 53.002. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE
Sec. 53.003. JUST AND REASONABLE RATES
Sec. 53.004. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES
Sec. 53.005. RATES FOR AREA NOT IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 53.006. BURDEN OF PROOF
Sec. 53.007. LIMIT ON RECONNECTION FEE
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPUTATION OF RATES
Sec. 53.051. ESTABLISHING OVERALL REVENUES
Sec. 53.052. ESTABLISHING REASONABLE RETURN
Sec. 53.053. COMPONENTS OF INVESTED CAPITAL
Sec. 53.054. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS
Sec. 53.055. SEPARATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS
Sec. 53.056. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION
Sec. 53.057. NET INCOME; DETERMINATION OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
Sec. 53.058. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO AFFILIATE
Sec. 53.059. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS
Sec. 53.060. COMPUTATION OF INCOME TAX; CONSOLIDATED RETURN
Sec. 53.061. ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 53.062. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 53.063. CONSIDERATION OF PROFIT OR LOSS FROM SALE OR LEASE OF MERCHANDISE
Sec. 53.064. SELF-INSURANCE
Sec. 53.065. INTEREXCHANGE SERVICES; RATES OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR RATE CHANGE PROPOSED BY UTILITY
Sec. 53.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 53.102. STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES
Sec. 53.103. NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES
Sec. 53.104. EARLY EFFECTIVE DATE OF RATE CHANGE
Sec. 53.105. DETERMINATION OF PROPRIETY OF CHANGE; HEARING
Sec. 53.106. REGIONAL HEARING
Sec. 53.107. PREFERENCE TO HEARING
Sec. 53.108. RATE SUSPENSION; DEADLINE
Sec. 53.109. TEMPORARY RATES
Sec. 53.110. BONDED RATES
Sec. 53.111. ESTABLISHMENT OF FINAL RATES
Sec. 53.112. EXPIRATION OF SUSPENSION; EFFECT ON CERTAIN RATES
Sec. 53.113. FCC-APPROVED TARIFFS FOR SWITCHED-ACCESS SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER D. RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY COMMISSION
Sec. 53.151. UNREASONABLE OR VIOLATIVE EXISTING RATES
Sec. 53.152. INVESTIGATING COSTS OF OBTAINING SERVICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE
SUBCHAPTER E. COST RECOVERY AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Sec. 53.201. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGE IN COSTS PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER F. REGULATORY POLICY FOR SMALL INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES AND COOPERATIVES
Sec. 53.251. GENERAL POLICY
Sec. 53.252. ADOPTION OF CERTAIN POLICIES
SUBCHAPTER G. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR SMALL LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES AND COOPERATIVES
Sec. 53.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 53.302. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 53.303. PROVISIONS NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 53.304. PROCEDURE TO OFFER CERTAIN SERVICES OR MAKE MINOR CHANGES
Sec. 53.305. NOTICE TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS
Sec. 53.306. COMMISSION REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGE
Sec. 53.307. COMPLIANCE WITH PRINCIPLES; REDUCED RATES
Sec. 53.308. FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
SUBCHAPTER H. PARTIAL DEREGULATION AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
Sec. 53.351. PROVISIONS NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 53.352. PARTIAL DEREGULATION BY BALLOT
Sec. 53.353. VOTING PROCEDURES
Sec. 53.354. PROCEDURE TO OFFER CERTAIN SERVICES OR MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES
Sec. 53.355. STATEMENT OF INTENT
Sec. 53.356. NOTICE TO AFFECTED PERSONS
Sec. 53.357. FILING OF AFFIDAVITS VERIFYING NOTICE
Sec. 53.358. COMMISSION REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTION
Sec. 53.359. REVERSAL OF DEREGULATION BY BALLOT
CHAPTER 54.
CERTIFICATES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 54.001. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 54.002. EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE EXTENSION
Sec. 54.003. EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES
Sec. 54.004. RELINQUISHMENT PLAN
Sec. 54.005. NOTICE OF AND HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 54.006. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER
Sec. 54.007. FLEXIBILITY PLAN
Sec. 54.008. REVOCATION OR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Sec. 54.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 54.052. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 54.053. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.054. GRANT OR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER C. CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
Sec. 54.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 54.102. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.103. GRANT OR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.104. TIME OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 54.105. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER D. SERVICE PROVIDER CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
Sec. 54.151. DEFINITION
Sec. 54.152. LIMITATION ON GRANT OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.153. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.154. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.155. GRANT OR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 54.156. RESALE OF SERVICES
Sec. 54.157. OPTIONAL EXTENDED AREA SERVICE OR EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE
Sec. 54.158. INTERFERENCE WITH RESOLD SERVICES PROHIBITED
Sec. 54.159. RETENTION OF ACCESS SERVICE AND INTRALATA TOLL SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER E. MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 54.201. CERTIFICATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 54.202. PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Sec. 54.2025. LEASE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE FACILITIES
Sec. 54.203. SERVICE IN ANNEXED OR INCORPORATED AREA
Sec. 54.204. DISCRIMINATION BY MUNICIPALITY PROHIBITED
Sec. 54.205. MUNICIPALITY'S RIGHT TO CONTROL ACCESS
Sec. 54.206. RECOVERY OF MUNICIPAL FEE
SUBCHAPTER F. REGULATION OF SERVICES, AREAS, AND FACILITIES
Sec. 54.251. PROVISION OF SERVICE
Sec. 54.252. GROUNDS FOR REDUCTION OF SERVICE BY HOLDER OF CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Sec. 54.253. DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE BY CERTAIN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
Sec. 54.254. REQUIRED REFUSAL OF SERVICE
Sec. 54.255. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES
Sec. 54.256. APPLICATION OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 54.257. INTERFERENCE WITH ANOTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY
Sec. 54.258. MAPS
Sec. 54.259. DISCRIMINATION BY PROPERTY OWNER PROHIBITED
Sec. 54.260. PROPERTY OWNER'S CONDITIONS
Sec. 54.261. SHARED TENANT SERVICES CONTRACT
SUBCHAPTER G. PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT
Sec. 54.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 54.3015. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 54.302. PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT; FACILITIES-BASED PROVIDERS
Sec. 54.303. SUCCESSOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY WHEN NO SUFFICIENT FACILITIES EXIST
Sec. 54.304. ABANDONMENT OR CESSATION BY FACILITIES-BASED PROVIDER; EMERGENCY RESTORATION
Sec. 54.305. COMMISSION PARTICIPATION IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 55.
REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 55.001. GENERAL STANDARD
Sec. 55.002. COMMISSION AUTHORITY CONCERNING STANDARDS
Sec. 55.003. RULE OR STANDARD
Sec. 55.004. LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY RULE OR PRACTICE CHANGE
Sec. 55.005. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE CONCERNING SERVICE PROHIBITED
Sec. 55.006. DISCRIMINATION AND RESTRICTION ON COMPETITION
Sec. 55.007. MINIMUM SERVICES
Sec. 55.008. IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE; INTERCONNECTING SERVICE
Sec. 55.009. INTRALATA CALLS
Sec. 55.010. BILLING FOR SERVICE TO THE STATE
Sec. 55.011. NOTICE OF IDENTITY OF INTEREXCHANGE CARRIER
Sec. 55.013. LIMITATIONS ON DISCONTINUANCE OF BASIC LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
Sec. 55.014. PROVISION OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Sec. 55.015. LIFELINE SERVICE
Sec. 55.016. TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILLING
Sec. 55.017. IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER B. EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
Sec. 55.021. EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
Sec. 55.022. MANDATORY SERVICE
Sec. 55.023. OPTIONAL EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
Sec. 55.024. CHARGE FOR EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
Sec. 55.025. HUNTING SERVICE
Sec. 55.026. NEW ORDERS PROHIBITED AFTER CERTAIN DATE
SUBCHAPTER C. EXPANDED TOLL-FREE LOCAL CALLING AREAS
Sec. 55.041. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 55.042. CONTIGUOUS EXCHANGE
Sec. 55.043. SPLITTING EXCHANGES PROHIBITED
Sec. 55.044. EXEMPTION
Sec. 55.045. ELIGIBILITY TO PETITION
Sec. 55.046. PETITION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 55.047. BALLOTING AND CONSIDERATION
Sec. 55.048. CHARGES
Sec. 55.049. EXPANSION PROHIBITED AFTER CERTAIN DATE
SUBCHAPTER D. OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
Sec. 55.081. DEFINITION
Sec. 55.082. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 55.083. RULES AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 55.084. INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON PUBLIC USE TELEPHONE
Sec. 55.085. CONNECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
Sec. 55.086. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON ACCESS TO LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY OPERATOR
Sec. 55.087. ACCESS TO LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY AND OTHER UTILITIES REQUIRED
Sec. 55.088. ACCESS TO LIVE OPERATOR REQUIRED
Sec. 55.089. COMMISSION MAY INVESTIGATE AND ACT ON VIOLATION
SUBCHAPTER E. CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICE
Sec. 55.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 55.102. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 55.103. PROVISION OF SERVICE
Sec. 55.104. USE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 55.105. PER-CALL BLOCKING
Sec. 55.106. PER-LINE BLOCKING
Sec. 55.107. LIMITATION ON COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 55.109. IMPLEMENTATION OF PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 55.110. REPORT OF BLOCKING FAILURE
SUBCHAPTER F. AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICES
Sec. 55.121. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 55.122. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 55.1225. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 55.123. NOTICE OF USE OF DEVICE TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY
Sec. 55.124. RANDOM OR SEQUENTIAL NUMBER CALLING
Sec. 55.125. HOURS WHEN USE PROHIBITED
Sec. 55.126. DEVICE DISCONNECTION
Sec. 55.127. CONTENTS OF RECORDED MESSAGE
Sec. 55.128. DURATION OF RECORDED MESSAGE
Sec. 55.129. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 55.130. PERMIT
Sec. 55.131. PERMIT FEE
Sec. 55.132. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE
Sec. 55.133. NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY
Sec. 55.134. COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 55.135. REVOCATION OF PERMIT
Sec. 55.136. DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE
Sec. 55.137. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 55.138. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER H. PAY TELEPHONES
Sec. 55.171. DEFINITION
Sec. 55.172. LIMITATION
Sec. 55.173. REGISTRATION
Sec. 55.1735. CHARGE FOR PAY PHONE ACCESS LINE
Sec. 55.174. PROHIBITION ON CHARGE FOR CERTAIN CALLS
Sec. 55.175. CHARGE FOR LOCAL CALLS
Sec. 55.176. CHARGE FOR 800-TYPE CALLS
Sec. 55.177. CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD, CALLING CARD, OR OPERATOR-ASSISTED CALLS
Sec. 55.178. NOTICE OF INABILITY TO RECEIVE CALLS
Sec. 55.179. INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 55.180. VIOLATIONS
SUBCHAPTER I. DIRECTORY LISTINGS AND ASSISTANCE
Sec. 55.201. TERMS OF DIRECTORY LISTINGS AND ASSISTANCE
Sec. 55.202. DIRECTORY PUBLISHED BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY
Sec. 55.203. DIRECTORY PUBLISHED BY PRIVATE PUBLISHER
Sec. 55.204. ELECTRONIC TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
SUBCHAPTER J. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE BY CERTAIN PROVIDERS
Sec. 55.251. CHARGE FOR HOTEL OR MOTEL CALL
Sec. 55.252. 900 SERVICE USED BY PROBATIONERS OR PAROLEES
Sec. 55.253. TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER K. SELECTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
Sec. 55.301. STATE POLICY
Sec. 55.302. COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 55.303. VERIFICATION OF CHANGE
Sec. 55.304. UNAUTHORIZED CHANGE
Sec. 55.305. CORRECTIVE ACTION AND PENALTIES
Sec. 55.306. REPEATED AND RECKLESS VIOLATION
Sec. 55.307. DECEPTIVE OR FRAUDULENT PRACTICE
Sec. 55.308. CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW
CHAPTER 56.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 56.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 56.002. CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
Sec. 56.021. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND ESTABLISHED
Sec. 56.022. UNIFORM CHARGE
Sec. 56.023. COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 56.0231. SUPPORT EXPIRED
Sec. 56.0232. SUPPORT RELINQUISHED
Sec. 56.024. REPORTS; CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 56.025. MAINTENANCE OF RATES AND EXPANSION OF FUND FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES
Sec. 56.026. PROMPT AND EFFICIENT DISBURSEMENTS
Sec. 56.028. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN INTRALATA SERVICE
Sec. 56.030. AFFIDAVITS OF COMPLIANCE
Sec. 56.031. ADJUSTMENTS: TEXAS HIGH COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 56.032. ADJUSTMENTS: SMALL AND RURAL INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY UNIVERSAL SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 56.033. SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO DEREGULATED MARKETS
SUBCHAPTER D. STATEWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE
Sec. 56.101. PURPOSE
Sec. 56.102. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE
Sec. 56.103. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 56.104. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE CHARGES
Sec. 56.105. TRIAL SERVICE COSTS AND DESIGN INFORMATION
Sec. 56.106. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 56.107. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND SURCHARGE
Sec. 56.108. SELECTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE CARRIER
Sec. 56.1085. SPECIAL FEATURES FOR RELAY ACCESS SERVICE
Sec. 56.109. COMPENSATION OF CARRIER
Sec. 56.110. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 56.111. ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUTIES
Sec. 56.112. ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUPPORT AND COSTS
Sec. 56.113. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 56.151. SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 56.152. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 56.153. VOUCHERS
Sec. 56.154. DEPARTMENT DUTIES
Sec. 56.155. RECOVERY OF SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SURCHARGE
Sec. 56.156. PROMOTION OF PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER F. SERVICE TO UNCERTIFICATED AREA
Sec. 56.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 56.202. DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER
Sec. 56.203. PETITION FOR SERVICE
Sec. 56.204. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 56.205. HEARING
Sec. 56.206. DENIAL OF PETITION
Sec. 56.207. ORDER
Sec. 56.208. DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER
Sec. 56.209. RECOVERY OF COSTS
Sec. 56.210. AID TO CONSTRUCTION CHARGE; CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Sec. 56.211. PERMANENT PREMISES REQUIRED
Sec. 56.212. SUBSEQUENT RELATED PETITIONS
Sec. 56.213. PREFERRED PROVIDER
Sec. 56.214. CERTIFICATE NOT AMENDED
SUBCHAPTER G. FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
Sec. 56.251. DEFINITION
Sec. 56.252. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 56.253. DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSOR UTILITY'S COSTS TO BE RECOVERED
Sec. 56.254. RECOVERY OF COSTS
SUBCHAPTER H. AUDIO NEWSPAPER PROGRAM
Sec. 56.301. AUDIO NEWSPAPER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 57.
DISTANCE LEARNING AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 57.001. CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. DISTANCE LEARNING AND INFORMATION SHARING
Sec. 57.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 57.022. REDUCED RATES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR INFORMATION SHARING SERVICES
Sec. 57.023. SERVICE AND RATE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 57.024. TARIFF FILINGS
Sec. 57.025. CHANGES IN RATE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER D. INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 57.071. DEFINITION
Sec. 57.072. RATES FOR INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 58.
INCENTIVE REGULATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 58.001. POLICY
Sec. 58.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 58.003. CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC CONTRACTS
Sec. 58.004. PACKAGING, TERM AND VOLUME DISCOUNTS, AND PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. ELECTION OF INCENTIVE REGULATION
Sec. 58.021. ELECTION
Sec. 58.022. CHAPTER CONTROLS
Sec. 58.023. SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
Sec. 58.024. SERVICE RECLASSIFICATION
Sec. 58.025. COMPLAINT OR HEARING
Sec. 58.026. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING TARIFFS
Sec. 58.027. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING SERVICES; ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER C. BASIC NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 58.051. SERVICES INCLUDED
Sec. 58.052. REGULATION OF SERVICES
Sec. 58.053. INVESTMENT LIMITATION ON SERVICE STANDARDS
Sec. 58.054. RATES CAPPED
Sec. 58.055. RATE ADJUSTMENT BY COMPANY
Sec. 58.056. RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGES IN FCC SEPARATIONS
Sec. 58.057. RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES
Sec. 58.058. RATE GROUP RECLASSIFICATION
Sec. 58.059. COMMISSION RATE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 58.060. RATE ADJUSTMENT AFTER CAP EXPIRATION
Sec. 58.061. EFFECT ON CERTAIN CHARGES
Sec. 58.063. PRICING AND PACKAGING FLEXIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER E. NONBASIC SERVICES
Sec. 58.151. SERVICES INCLUDED
Sec. 58.152. PRICES
Sec. 58.153. NEW SERVICES
Sec. 58.155. INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 58.156. REGULATION OF SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT
Sec. 58.201. STATEMENT OF STATE GOAL
Sec. 58.202. POLICY GOALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 58.203. INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS OF ALL ELECTING COMPANIES
Sec. 58.204. ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT OF CERTAIN COMPANIES
Sec. 58.205. EXTENSION OR WAIVER OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 58.206. IMPLEMENTATION COSTS; INCREASE IN RATES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER G. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT TO CERTAIN ENTITIES
Sec. 58.251. INTENT AND GOAL OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 58.252. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 58.253. PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES
Sec. 58.254. PRIORITIES
Sec. 58.255. CONTRACTS FOR PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 58.256. PREFERRED RATE TREATMENT WARRANTED
Sec. 58.257. ELECTION OF RATE TREATMENT
Sec. 58.258. PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES RATES AND TARIFFS
Sec. 58.259. TARIFF RATE FOR CERTAIN INTRALATA SERVICE
Sec. 58.260. POINT-TO-POINT 45 MEGABITS A SECOND INTRALATA SERVICE
Sec. 58.261. BROADBAND DIGITAL SPECIAL ACCESS SERVICE
Sec. 58.262. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 58.263. INTERNET ACCESS
Sec. 58.264. COMPLAINTS LIMITED
Sec. 58.265. INTERCONNECTION OF NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 58.266. SHARING OR RESALE OF NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 58.267. IMPLEMENTATION COSTS; INCREASE IN RATES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS
Sec. 58.268. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATION
SUBCHAPTER H. SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICES
Sec. 58.301. SWITCHED ACCESS RATE REDUCTION
Sec. 58.302. SWITCHED ACCESS RATE CAP
CHAPTER 59.
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 59.001. POLICY
Sec. 59.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVES
Sec. 59.021. ELECTION
Sec. 59.022. WITHDRAWAL OF ELECTION
Sec. 59.023. ELECTION UNDER CHAPTER
Sec. 59.024. RATE CHANGES
Sec. 59.025. SWITCHED ACCESS RATES
Sec. 59.026. COMPLAINT OR HEARING
Sec. 59.027. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING TARIFFS
Sec. 59.028. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING SERVICES; ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS
Sec. 59.029. INVESTMENT LIMITATION ON SERVICE STANDARDS
Sec. 59.030. NEW SERVICES
Sec. 59.031. PRICING AND PACKAGING FLEXIBILITY
Sec. 59.032. CUSTOMER PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
SUBCHAPTER C. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT AND GOALS
Sec. 59.051. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT
Sec. 59.052. INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
Sec. 59.053. WAIVER OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 59.054. PROGRESS REPORT
Sec. 59.055. IMPLEMENTATION COSTS; INCREASE IN RATES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER D. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENT TO CERTAIN ENTITIES
Sec. 59.071. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 59.072. PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES
Sec. 59.073. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
Sec. 59.074. CONTRACTS FOR PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 59.075. PREFERRED RATE TREATMENT WARRANTED
Sec. 59.076. ELECTION OF RATE TREATMENT
Sec. 59.077. PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICES RATES AND TARIFFS
Sec. 59.078. PRIVATE LINE OR SPECIAL ACCESS RATES
Sec. 59.079. COMPLAINTS LIMITED
Sec. 59.080. INTERCONNECTION OF NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 59.081. SHARING OR RESALE OF NETWORK SERVICES
Sec. 59.082. IMPLEMENTATION COSTS; INCREASE IN RATES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS
Sec. 59.083. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATION
CHAPTER 60.
COMPETITIVE SAFEGUARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 60.001. FAIR COMPETITION
Sec. 60.002. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 60.003. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 60.004. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN SMALLER INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES; RULES
Sec. 60.005. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN LARGER INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES; RULES
Sec. 60.006. BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEMS UNAFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. UNBUNDLING
Sec. 60.021. MINIMUM UNBUNDLING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 60.022. COMMISSION UNBUNDLING ORDERS
Sec. 60.023. ASSIGNMENT OF UNBUNDLED COMPONENT TO CATEGORY OF SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER C. RESALE
Sec. 60.041. LOOP RESALE TARIFF
Sec. 60.042. PROHIBITED RESALE OR SHARING
Sec. 60.043. RESALE OBLIGATION
Sec. 60.044. ELIMINATION OF RESALE PROHIBITIONS
Sec. 60.045. RESALE OR SHARING ARRANGEMENTS UNAFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER D. IMPUTATION
Sec. 60.061. RULES
Sec. 60.062. EXCEPTION FOR CAPPED PRICE
Sec. 60.063. IMPUTATION FOR SWITCHED ACCESS
Sec. 60.064. RECOVERY OF COST OF PROVIDING SERVICE
Sec. 60.065. WAIVERS
SUBCHAPTER E. TELECOMMUNICATIONS NUMBER PORTABILITY
Sec. 60.081. DEFINITION
Sec. 60.082. PORTABILITY GUIDELINES
Sec. 60.083. INTERIM RETENTION OF CONSUMER NUMBERS
Sec. 60.084. RATES FOR INTERIM PORTABILITY MEASURES
SUBCHAPTER F. PRICING
Sec. 60.101. PRICING RULE
Sec. 60.102. ADOPTION OF COST STUDIES BY CERTAIN COMPANIES
SUBCHAPTER G. INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 60.121. DEFINITION
Sec. 60.122. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 60.123. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 60.124. INTEROPERABLE NETWORKS REQUIRED
Sec. 60.125. DETERMINATION OF INTERCONNECTION RATES
Sec. 60.126. INTERCONNECTIVITY NEGOTIATIONS; DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 60.127. ADOPTION OF APPROVED INTERCONNECTION RATES
Sec. 60.128. USE OF RATES RESTRICTED
SUBCHAPTER H. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 60.141. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER I. LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.161. INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.162. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 60.163. INFRASTRUCTURE SHARING
Sec. 60.164. PERMISSIBLE JOINT MARKETING
Sec. 60.165. AFFILIATE RULE
SUBCHAPTER J. WHOLESALE CODE OF CONDUCT
Sec. 60.201. STATEMENT OF POLICY
Sec. 60.202. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 60.203. MINIMUM SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.204. INTERCONNECTION
Sec. 60.205. NUMBER PORTABILITY
Sec. 60.206. DUTY TO NEGOTIATE
Sec. 60.207. DIALING PARITY
Sec. 60.208. ACCESS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 60.209. RECIPROCAL COMPENSATION
Sec. 60.210. ACCESS TO SERVICES
CHAPTER 62.
BROADCASTER SAFEGUARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 62.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 62.003. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AUDIO AND VIDEO PROGRAMMING
CHAPTER 64.
CUSTOMER PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 64.001. CUSTOMER PROTECTION POLICY
Sec. 64.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 64.004. CUSTOMER PROTECTION STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 64.051. ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 64.052. SCOPE OF RULES
Sec. 64.053. REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER C. CUSTOMER'S RIGHT TO CHOICE
Sec. 64.101. POLICY
Sec. 64.102. RULES RELATING TO CHOICE
SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES
Sec. 64.151. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING CHARGES
Sec. 64.152. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BILLING UTILITY
Sec. 64.153. RECORDS OF DISPUTED CHARGES
Sec. 64.154. NOTICE
Sec. 64.155. PROVIDING COPY OF RECORDS
Sec. 64.156. VIOLATIONS
Sec. 64.157. DISPUTES
Sec. 64.158. CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW
SUBCHAPTER E. PUBLICATION OF MOBILE SERVICE CUSTOMER TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Sec. 64.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 64.202. CONSENT REQUIRED
Sec. 64.203. VIOLATIONS
CHAPTER 65.
DEREGULATION OF CERTAIN INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY MARKETS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 65.001. STATEMENT OF POLICY
Sec. 65.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 65.003. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 65.004. INFORMATION
Sec. 65.005. CUSTOMER PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER B. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER MARKET SHOULD BE REGULATED
Sec. 65.051. MARKETS DEREGULATED
Sec. 65.052. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A MARKET SHOULD REMAIN REGULATED
Sec. 65.053. INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY MARKETS
SUBCHAPTER C. DEREGULATED COMPANY
Sec. 65.101. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
Sec. 65.102. REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. TRANSITIONING COMPANY
Sec. 65.151. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TRANSITIONING COMPANY
Sec. 65.152. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 65.153. RATE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 65.154. RATE AND PRICE REQUIREMENTS NOT APPLICABLE
Sec. 65.155. COMPLAINT BY AFFECTED PERSON
SUBCHAPTER E. REDUCTION OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES
Sec. 65.201. REDUCTION OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES BY DEREGULATED COMPANY
Sec. 65.202. REDUCTION OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES BY TRANSITIONING COMPANY WITH MORE THAN THREE MILLION ACCESS LINES
Sec. 65.203. REDUCTION OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES BY CERTAIN TRANSITIONING COMPANIES WITH NOT MORE THAN THREE MILLION ACCESS LINES
Sec. 65.204. REDUCTION OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES BY NEWLY DESIGNATED TRANSITIONING COMPANY
Sec. 65.205. MAINTENANCE OF REDUCTION OR PARITY
CHAPTER 66.
STATE-ISSUED CABLE AND VIDEO FRANCHISE
Sec. 66.001. FRANCHISING AUTHORITY
Sec. 66.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 66.003. STATE AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE CABLE SERVICE OR VIDEO SERVICE
Sec. 66.004. ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMISSION-ISSUED FRANCHISE
Sec. 66.005. FRANCHISE FEE
Sec. 66.006. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 66.007. BUILD-OUT
Sec. 66.008. CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
Sec. 66.009. PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS CHANNELS
Sec. 66.010. NONDISCRIMINATION BY MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 66.011. MUNICIPAL POLICE POWER; OTHER AUTHORITY
Sec. 66.012. INDEMNITY IN CONNECTION WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY; NOTICE OF LIABILITY
Sec. 66.013. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 66.014. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 66.015. COMPLIANCE
Sec. 66.016. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS
Sec. 66.017. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN DUTIES
TITLE 3. GAS REGULATION
SUBTITLE A. GAS UTILITY REGULATORY ACT
CHAPTER 101.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 101.002. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS
Sec. 101.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101.004. PERSON DETERMINED TO BE AFFILIATE
Sec. 101.005. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Sec. 101.006. CUMULATIVE EFFECT; APPLICATION TO GAS UTILITIES
Sec. 101.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 101.008. CONSTRUCTION WITH FEDERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 101.009. STATE AUTHORITY TO SELL OR CONVEY NATURAL GAS
SUBCHAPTER B. OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
Sec. 101.051. OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL
Sec. 101.052. OFFICE POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 101.053. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 101.054. PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 102.
JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF RAILROAD COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS OF RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 102.001. RAILROAD COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 102.002. LIMITATION ON RAILROAD COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 102.003. RAILROAD COMMISSION POWERS RELATING TO REPORTS
Sec. 102.004. REPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST
Sec. 102.005. ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 102.006. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES
SUBCHAPTER B. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 102.051. REPORT OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS; RAILROAD COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Sec. 102.052. REPORT OF PURCHASE OF VOTING STOCK IN GAS UTILITY
Sec. 102.053. REPORT OF LOAN TO STOCKHOLDERS
SUBCHAPTER C. RECORDS
Sec. 102.101. RECORDS OF GAS UTILITY
Sec. 102.102. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE AND RECORDS IN THIS STATE
Sec. 102.103. COMMUNICATIONS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 102.104. JURISDICTION OVER AFFILIATE
SUBCHAPTER D. REQUIRED REPORTS AND FILINGS
Sec. 102.151. SCHEDULE FILINGS
Sec. 102.152. DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 102.153. ACCOUNTS OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
Sec. 102.154. REPORT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER E. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 102.201. INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS
Sec. 102.202. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 102.203. INSPECTION
Sec. 102.204. EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH
Sec. 102.205. ENTERING PREMISES OF GAS UTILITY
Sec. 102.206. PRODUCTION OF OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS BEFORE REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 102.251. RECORD OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 102.252. RIGHT TO BE HEARD
CHAPTER 103.
JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 103.001. MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 103.002. FRANCHISES
Sec. 103.003. SURRENDER OF MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION TO RAILROAD COMMISSION; REINSTATEMENT OF JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER B. RATE DETERMINATION
Sec. 103.021. MUNICIPAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 103.022. RATE ASSISTANCE AND COST REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 103.023. MUNICIPAL STANDING
Sec. 103.024. JUDICIAL REVIEW
SUBCHAPTER C. APPEAL OF MUNICIPAL ORDER
Sec. 103.051. APPEAL BY PARTY
Sec. 103.052. APPEAL BY RESIDENTS
Sec. 103.053. APPEAL BY RATEPAYERS OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 103.054. FILING OF APPEAL
Sec. 103.055. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 103.056. APPLICABILITY OF RATES
CHAPTER 104.
RATES AND SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 104.001. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE RATES
Sec. 104.002. COMPLIANCE WITH SUBTITLE
Sec. 104.003. JUST AND REASONABLE RATES
Sec. 104.004. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE PROHIBITED
Sec. 104.005. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES
Sec. 104.006. RATES FOR AREA NOT IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 104.007. DISCRIMINATION AND RESTRICTION ON COMPETITION
Sec. 104.008. BURDEN OF PROOF
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPUTATION OF RATES
Sec. 104.051. ESTABLISHING OVERALL REVENUES
Sec. 104.052. ESTABLISHING FAIR RATE OF RETURN
Sec. 104.053. COMPONENTS OF ADJUSTED VALUE OF INVESTED CAPITAL
Sec. 104.054. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION
Sec. 104.055. NET INCOME; ALLOWABLE EXPENSES
Sec. 104.056. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS
Sec. 104.057. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 104.058. CONSIDERATION OF PROFIT OR LOSS FROM SALE OR LEASE OF MERCHANDISE
Sec. 104.059. PENSION AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Sec. 104.060. CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY UTILITY
Sec. 104.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 104.102. STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES
Sec. 104.103. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES
Sec. 104.104. EARLY EFFECTIVE DATE OF RATE INCREASE
Sec. 104.105. DETERMINATION OF PROPRIETY OF RATE CHANGE; HEARING
Sec. 104.106. PREFERENCE TO HEARING
Sec. 104.107. RATE SUSPENSION; DEADLINE
Sec. 104.108. TEMPORARY RATES
Sec. 104.109. BONDED RATES
Sec. 104.110. ESTABLISHMENT OF FINAL RATES
Sec. 104.111. APPROVAL OF DECREASE IN RATES
Sec. 104.112. SURCHARGE TO RECOVER RELOCATION COSTS
SUBCHAPTER D. RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY COMMISSION
Sec. 104.151. UNREASONABLE OR VIOLATIVE EXISTING RATES
Sec. 104.152. INVESTIGATING COSTS OF OBTAINING SERVICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE
SUBCHAPTER E. RATES FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Sec. 104.201. TRANSPORTATION RATES BETWEEN GAS UTILITY OR MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY AND STATE AGENCY
Sec. 104.202. EXCLUDED EXPENSES
Sec. 104.203. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX
SUBCHAPTER F. SERVICES
Sec. 104.251. GENERAL STANDARD
Sec. 104.252. AUTHORITY OF REGULATORY AUTHORITY CONCERNING STANDARDS
Sec. 104.253. RULE OR STANDARD
Sec. 104.254. SERVICE
Sec. 104.2545. REQUIRED SERVICE TO PUBLIC RETAIL CUSTOMER
Sec. 104.255. BILLING
Sec. 104.2551. ELECTRONIC BILLING
Sec. 104.256. EXAMINATION AND TEST OF INSTRUMENT OR EQUIPMENT; INSPECTION
Sec. 104.257. INSPECTION FOR CONSUMER
Sec. 104.258. DISCONNECTION OF GAS SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER G. INTERIM COST RECOVERY AND RATE ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 104.301. INTERIM ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGES IN INVESTMENT
Sec. 104.302. RECOVERY OF CERTAIN COSTS FOR GROSS PLANT
SUBCHAPTER H. PROTECTION AGAINST UTILITY SERVICE DISCONNECTION
Sec. 104.351. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 104.352. NOTICE OF DISCONNECTION TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR NONSUBMETERED MASTER METERED MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES
Sec. 104.353. ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
SUBCHAPTER I. CUSTOMER RATE RELIEF BONDS
Sec. 104.361. PURPOSE; RAILROAD COMMISSION DUTY
Sec. 104.362. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 104.363. EXTRAORDINARY COSTS
Sec. 104.364. JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF RAILROAD COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
Sec. 104.365. REGULATORY ASSET DETERMINATION
Sec. 104.366. FINANCING ORDERS AND ISSUANCE OF CUSTOMER RATE RELIEF BONDS
Sec. 104.367. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 104.368. PROPERTY INTEREST NOT SUBJECT TO SETOFF, COUNTERCLAIM, SURCHARGE, OR DEFENSE
Sec. 104.369. CUSTOMER RATE RELIEF CHARGES NONBYPASSABLE
Sec. 104.370. TRUE-UP MECHANISM
Sec. 104.371. SECURITY INTERESTS; ASSIGNMENT; COMMINGLING; DEFAULT
Sec. 104.372. BOND PROCEEDS IN TRUST
Sec. 104.373. REPAYMENT OF CUSTOMER RATE RELIEF BONDS
Sec. 104.374. PLEDGE OF STATE
Sec. 104.375. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 104.376. RECOVERABLE TAX EXPENSE
Sec. 104.377. ISSUING FINANCING ENTITY OR FINANCING PARTY NOT PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 104.378. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
Sec. 104.380. SEVERABILITY
SUBCHAPTER J. NATURAL GAS ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Sec. 104.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 104.402. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM AUTHORITY
Sec. 104.403. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM COST RECOVERY
CHAPTER 105.
JUDICIAL REVIEW; ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 105.001. RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 105.002. JUDICIAL STAY OR SUSPENSION
SUBCHAPTER B. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Sec. 105.021. ACTION TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE COMPLIANCE
Sec. 105.022. CONTEMPT
Sec. 105.023. CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST GAS UTILITY OR AFFILIATE
Sec. 105.024. OFFENSE
Sec. 105.025. PLACE FOR SUIT
Sec. 105.026. PENALTIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 105.027. DISPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 105.051. COMPLAINT BY AFFECTED PERSON
SUBTITLE B. REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION AND USE
CHAPTER 121.
GAS PIPELINES
SUBCHAPTER A. GAS UTILITY DEFINED
Sec. 121.001. DEFINITION OF GAS UTILITY
Sec. 121.002. AFFILIATE OF GAS UTILITY EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.003. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.004. TRANSPORTATION OF GAS SOLELY FOR INTERSTATE COMMERCE EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.005. TRANSPORTATION OF GAS IN VICINITY OF PLACE OF PRODUCTION EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.006. VEHICLE FUEL EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.007. TRANSPORTATION OF GAS TO AND FROM LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS MARINE TERMINAL EXCLUDED
Sec. 121.008. CERTAIN STORAGE FACILITIES OWNED BY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES EXCLUDED
SUBCHAPTER B. PUBLIC POLICY
Sec. 121.051. GAS UTILITY: PUBLIC INTEREST AND JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 121.052. PIPELINES: MONOPOLIES SUBJECT TO RAILROAD COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER C. DUTIES OF GAS UTILITIES AND PIPELINES
Sec. 121.101. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE AND RECORDS IN THIS STATE
Sec. 121.102. OPERATOR'S REPORT
Sec. 121.103. DUTY TO SERVE CERTAIN USERS EXTINGUISHED
Sec. 121.104. DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE AND CHARGES PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATION BY RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 121.151. RAILROAD COMMISSION REGULATION OF GAS PIPELINES
Sec. 121.152. INITIATION OF REGULATORY PROCEEDING
Sec. 121.153. RAILROAD COMMISSION REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE ORDERS AND AGREEMENTS
Sec. 121.154. REFUND OF EXCESS CHARGES
Sec. 121.155. RATE REDUCTION OR DETERMINATION BY MUNICIPALITY AND APPEAL
Sec. 121.157. RAILROAD COMMISSION EMPLOYEES
Sec. 121.158. PAYMENT FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND
SUBCHAPTER E. PIPELINE SAFETY
Sec. 121.201. SAFETY RULES; RAILROAD COMMISSION POWER UNDER DELEGATED FEDERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 121.2015. REQUIRED SAFETY RULES
Sec. 121.202. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY
Sec. 121.2025. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ASSESS CHARGES
Sec. 121.203. ENFORCEMENT: INJUNCTION
Sec. 121.204. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 121.205. SETTLEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 121.206. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PIPELINE SAFETY STANDARD OR RULE
Sec. 121.207. PIPELINE SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 121.208. PIPELINE SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: PAYMENT OF PENALTY
Sec. 121.209. PIPELINE SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: REFUND OF PAYMENT OR RELEASE OF BOND
Sec. 121.210. RECOVERY BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 121.211. PIPELINE SAFETY AND REGULATORY FEES
Sec. 121.213. INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN PIPELINES
Sec. 121.214. PIPELINE INCIDENT REPORTING AND RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER F. GAS SAFETY
Sec. 121.251. RAILROAD COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE USE OF GAS MALODORANTS
Sec. 121.252. REGULATION OF USE OF MALODORANTS
Sec. 121.253. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF GAS EXCLUDED
SUBCHAPTER G. ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
Sec. 121.301. RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 121.302. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 121.303. PENALTY RECOVERABLE BY VICTIM OF DISCRIMINATION
Sec. 121.304. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 121.305. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 121.306. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: PAYMENT OF PENALTY
Sec. 121.307. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: APPEALS
Sec. 121.308. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: REFUND OF PAYMENT OR RELEASE OF BOND
Sec. 121.309. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: RECOVERY
Sec. 121.310. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER H. APPEALS
Sec. 121.401. APPEAL TO COURT
Sec. 121.402. APPEAL: BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF
Sec. 121.403. APPEAL FROM TRIAL COURT
SUBCHAPTER I. SOUR GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES
Sec. 121.451. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 121.452. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 121.453. PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 121.454. RAILROAD COMMISSION APPROVAL OR DENIAL
SUBCHAPTER J. TESTING OF NATURAL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES
Sec. 121.5005. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 121.501. DEFINITION
Sec. 121.502. DUTY TO PRESSURE TEST
Sec. 121.503. REQUIREMENTS OF TEST
Sec. 121.504. NOTICE OF TEST
Sec. 121.505. TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Sec. 121.506. REPORT OF LEAKAGE
Sec. 121.507. ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 122.
GAS UTILITY PIPELINE TAX
SUBCHAPTER A. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 122.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. TAX IMPOSED
Sec. 122.051. TAX IMPOSED; RATE
Sec. 122.052. DEDUCTION OF CERTAIN COSTS
SUBCHAPTER C. PAYMENTS, REPORTS, AND RECORDS
Sec. 122.101. TAX PAYMENT
Sec. 122.102. REPORT
Sec. 122.103. PAYMENT AND REPORT DEADLINE
Sec. 122.104. RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 122.151. ADMINISTRATION BY RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 122.152. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND PERSON DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE
SUBCHAPTER E. PENALTIES AND INTEREST
Sec. 122.201. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT TAX
Sec. 122.202. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY TAX
Sec. 122.203. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT AND PAY TAX
Sec. 122.204. MINIMUM PENALTY
Sec. 122.205. INTEREST
CHAPTER 123.
USE OF NATURAL GAS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
SUBCHAPTER A. NATURAL GAS SUPPLY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
Sec. 123.001. NATURAL GAS SUPPLY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
Sec. 123.002. EXCEPTION
SUBCHAPTER B. AGRICULTURE GAS USERS ACT
Sec. 123.021. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 123.022. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 123.023. CONTRACT FOR NATURAL GAS
Sec. 123.024. EXCEPTION
CHAPTER 124.
SUBMETERING TO MOBILE HOME PARKS AND APARTMENT HOUSES
Sec. 124.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 124.002. SUBMETERING
SUBTITLE C. PROPANE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 141.
STANDARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM RETAILERS
Sec. 141.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 141.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 141.003. RATE AND FEE CEILINGS
Sec. 141.0031. DAYS IN BILLING MONTH
Sec. 141.004. DISCONNECTION OF PROPANE GAS SERVICE
Sec. 141.005. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE
Sec. 141.006. GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO SERVE
Sec. 141.007. REASONABLE TIME TO BEGIN SERVICE
Sec. 141.008. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
Sec. 141.009. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Sec. 141.010. DISCLOSURE TO HOMEOWNERS
TITLE 4. DELIVERY OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBTITLE A. UTILITY CORPORATIONS AND OTHER PROVIDERS
CHAPTER 161.
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 161.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 161.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 161.004. CERTAIN CORPORATE NAMES PROHIBITED
Sec. 161.005. CHAPTER COMPLETE AND CONTROLLING
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sec. 161.051. INCORPORATORS
Sec. 161.052. DURATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 161.053. NAME OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Sec. 161.054. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 161.055. FILING AND RECORDING OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 161.056. REVIVAL OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 161.057. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Sec. 161.058. PERFECTING DEFECTIVELY ORGANIZED CORPORATION
Sec. 161.059. NONPROFIT OPERATION
Sec. 161.060. MEMBERS NOT LIABLE FOR DEBTS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Sec. 161.061. LICENSE FEE
Sec. 161.062. EXEMPTION FROM EXCISE TAXES
Sec. 161.063. EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF SECURITIES ACT
Sec. 161.064. BYLAWS
Sec. 161.065. MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 161.066. CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 161.067. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Sec. 161.068. NOTICE OF MEMBERS' MEETING
Sec. 161.069. QUORUM OF MEMBERS
Sec. 161.070. VOTING BY MEMBERS
Sec. 161.071. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 161.072. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; VACANCIES
Sec. 161.073. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 161.074. QUORUM OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 161.075. BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 161.076. OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 161.077. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sec. 161.078. INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 161.079. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED UNDER OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Sec. 161.121. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 161.122. PROVISION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
Sec. 161.123. POWERS RELATING TO PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
Sec. 161.124. PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO CERTAIN NONMEMBER ENTITIES
Sec. 161.125. EMINENT DOMAIN
SUBCHAPTER D. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 161.151. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 161.152. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sec. 161.201. CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 161.202. ARTICLES OF CONSOLIDATION
SUBCHAPTER F. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 161.251. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 161.252. EXISTENCE FOLLOWING DISSOLUTION
Sec. 161.253. DISTRIBUTION OF NET ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION
Sec. 161.254. DISSOLUTION OF DEFECTIVELY INCORPORATED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
CHAPTER 162.
TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 162.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 162.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 162.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 162.004. CERTAIN CORPORATE NAMES PROHIBITED
Sec. 162.005. EFFECT OF RECORDING CERTAIN MORTGAGES EXECUTED BY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES
Sec. 162.006. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES
Sec. 162.051. INCORPORATORS
Sec. 162.052. DURATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 162.053. NAME OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.054. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 162.055. FILING AND RECORDING OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 162.056. REVIVAL OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 162.057. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Sec. 162.058. PERFECTING DEFECTIVELY ORGANIZED CORPORATIONS
Sec. 162.059. NONPROFIT OPERATION
Sec. 162.060. MEMBERS NOT LIABLE FOR DEBTS OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.061. LICENSE FEE
Sec. 162.062. EXEMPTION FROM EXCISE TAXES
Sec. 162.063. EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF SECURITIES ACT
Sec. 162.064. BYLAWS
Sec. 162.065. MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 162.066. PATRONS
Sec. 162.067. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Sec. 162.068. NOTICE OF MEMBERS' MEETING
Sec. 162.069. WAIVER OF NOTICE
Sec. 162.070. MEMBERS' MEETING: QUORUM AND VOTING
Sec. 162.071. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 162.072. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; TERMS
Sec. 162.073. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 162.074. INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS
Sec. 162.075. BOARD MEETINGS; QUORUM
Sec. 162.076. DISTRICTS
Sec. 162.077. OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 162.078. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sec. 162.079. INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 162.080. CHANGE OF LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Sec. 162.081. DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR MEMBER ACTING AS NOTARY
Sec. 162.082. APPLICABILITY TO CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED UNDER OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.121. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 162.122. POWERS RELATING TO PROVISION OF COMMUNICATION SERVICE
Sec. 162.123. CONNECTION AND INTERCONNECTION OF FACILITIES
Sec. 162.124. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 162.125. ENCUMBRANCE AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITHOUT MEMBERS' AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 162.126. ENCUMBRANCE, LEASE, AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITH MEMBERS' AUTHORIZATION
SUBCHAPTER D. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 162.151. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 162.152. PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Sec. 162.153. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 162.154. FILING OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. CONSOLIDATION OR MERGER OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES
Sec. 162.201. CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 162.202. ARTICLES OF CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 162.203. MERGER
Sec. 162.204. ARTICLES OF MERGER
Sec. 162.205. EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION OR MERGER
SUBCHAPTER F. CONVERSION OF CORPORATION INTO TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.251. CONVERSION OF CORPORATION INTO TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.252. ARTICLES OF CONVERSION
Sec. 162.253. CONSOLIDATION AND CONVERSION OF CORPORATIONS INTO TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
Sec. 162.254. ARTICLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND CONVERSION
SUBCHAPTER G. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 162.301. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 162.302. EXISTENCE FOLLOWING DISSOLUTION
Sec. 162.303. DISTRIBUTION OF NET ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION
Sec. 162.304. DISSOLUTION OF DEFECTIVELY INCORPORATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
CHAPTER 163.
JOINT POWERS AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 163.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. COOPERATION BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES
Sec. 163.011. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 163.012. AUTHORITY TO MAKE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 163.013. GENERAL RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF ENTITIES
Sec. 163.014. USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 163.015. TAXATION
Sec. 163.016. INSURANCE
SUBCHAPTER C. MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCIES
Sec. 163.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 163.052. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 163.053. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 163.054. CREATION OF AGENCY
Sec. 163.055. RE-CREATION OF AGENCY
Sec. 163.056. NOTICE
Sec. 163.057. CONTENTS OF CONCURRENT ORDINANCE
Sec. 163.058. ELECTION
Sec. 163.059. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 163.060. POWERS
Sec. 163.061. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 163.062. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
Sec. 163.063. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 163.064. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 163.065. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 163.066. ISSUANCE, FORM, AND PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 163.067. NONNEGOTIABLE PURCHASE MONEY NOTES
Sec. 163.068. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
SUBCHAPTER C-1. ALTERNATE GOVERNANCE FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCIES
Sec. 163.071. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 163.072. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 163.073. APPLICABILITY; ALTERNATE GOVERNANCE
Sec. 163.074. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 163.075. NATURE OF AGENCY
Sec. 163.076. ADDITION OR REMOVAL OF PUBLIC ENTITIES
Sec. 163.077. ELECTION FOR ADDITION OF PUBLIC ENTITY
Sec. 163.078. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 163.079. SEPARATE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 163.080. POWERS
Sec. 163.081. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 163.082. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
Sec. 163.083. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 163.084. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 163.085. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 163.086. ISSUANCE, FORM, AND PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 163.087. NONNEGOTIABLE PURCHASE MONEY NOTES
Sec. 163.088. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
Sec. 163.089. PUBLIC SECURITIES
Sec. 163.090. DISSOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER D. AGENCY RECEIVING POWER THROUGH INTERSTATE SYSTEM
Sec. 163.101. CREATION
Sec. 163.102. POWERS
SUBCHAPTER E. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
Sec. 163.121. CREATION
Sec. 163.122. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAW
Sec. 163.123. AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 163.124. POWER TO ISSUE CERTAIN BONDS OR SECURITIES
CHAPTER 164.
JOINT OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES BY PUBLIC ENTITIES
Sec. 164.001. JOINT OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 164.002. PUBLIC PURPOSE
Sec. 164.003. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 164.004. INCREASE IN OWNERSHIP SHARES
Sec. 164.005. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AS LIEN ON SYSTEM REVENUE
Sec. 164.006. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS
SUBTITLE B. PROVISIONS REGULATING DELIVERY OF SERVICES
CHAPTER 181.
MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES OF UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATIONS
Sec. 181.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 181.002. CORPORATE POWERS
Sec. 181.003. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY, ISSUE STOCK, OR MORTGAGE PROPERTY
Sec. 181.004. CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 181.005. AUTHORITY TO LAY AND MAINTAIN LINES
Sec. 181.006. CONSENT REQUIRED IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 181.007. AUTHORITY TO HOLD LAND OR OTHER PROPERTY
Sec. 181.008. AUTHORITY RELATING TO TRANSPORT OR SALE
Sec. 181.009. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLYING TO GAS UTILITIES
Sec. 181.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 181.022. AUTHORITY TO LAY AND MAINTAIN GAS FACILITY
Sec. 181.023. CONSENT REQUIRED IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 181.024. NOTICE TO STATE OR COUNTY
Sec. 181.025. RELOCATION OF GAS FACILITY TO ALLOW CHANGE TO TRAFFIC LANE
Sec. 181.026. EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION ON GAS FACILITY PREVIOUSLY LAID
SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISIONS APPLYING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Sec. 181.041. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 181.042. AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE LINES
Sec. 181.043. CONSENT REQUIRED IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 181.044. NOTICE TO STATE OR COUNTY
Sec. 181.045. STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF LINES
Sec. 181.046. RELOCATION OF LINE TO ALLOW ROAD OR DITCH IMPROVEMENT
Sec. 181.047. EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION ON LINE PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED
Sec. 181.048. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE BROADBAND FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. PROVISIONS APPLYING TO TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
Sec. 181.061. DEFINITION
Sec. 181.062. TELEGRAPH CONNECTIONS
Sec. 181.063. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 181.064. HEARING AND DETERMINATION
Sec. 181.065. PENALTY
Sec. 181.066. APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS APPLYING TO TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CORPORATIONS
Sec. 181.081. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 181.082. AUTHORITY TO INSTALL FACILITY IN RELATION TO PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sec. 181.083. AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT LINE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sec. 181.084. APPROPRIATION OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND
Sec. 181.085. PROHIBITION ON LAND CONTRACT EXCLUDING ANOTHER TELEGRAPH UTILITY
Sec. 181.086. LINES IN OR OUTSIDE STATE
Sec. 181.087. USE OF ANOTHER'S TELEGRAPH LINE
Sec. 181.088. CONSOLIDATION OF UTILITIES
Sec. 181.089. MUNICIPAL REGULATION
SUBCHAPTER F. PROVISIONS APPLYING TO COMMUNITY ANTENNA AND CABLE TELEVISION UTILITIES
Sec. 181.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 181.102. AUTHORITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Sec. 181.103. NOTICE TO STATE OR COUNTY
Sec. 181.104. RELOCATION OF EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW CHANGE TO TRAFFIC LANE
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 181.901. AUTHORITY OF GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY TO PROTECT UTILITY
Sec. 181.902. AUTHORITY OF GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY TO PREVENT USE OR WASTE OF UTILITY COMMODITY OR SERVICE
Sec. 181.903. RESTRICTION ON REGULATION OF UTILITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CHAPTER 182.
RIGHTS OF UTILITY CUSTOMERS
SUBCHAPTER A. PAYMENT DATE OF UTILITY BILL FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL
Sec. 182.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 182.002. DELAY OF BILL PAYMENT DATE FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL
Sec. 182.003. REQUEST FOR DELAY
Sec. 182.004. PROOF OF AGE
Sec. 182.005. CERTAIN UTILITIES NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. DISCLOSURE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Sec. 182.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 182.052. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sec. 182.054. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 182.055. NO CIVIL LIABILITY FROM VIOLATION
SUBCHAPTER C. TESTING OF METERS
Sec. 182.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 182.102. TESTING OF METER
Sec. 182.103. UTILITY REPRESENTATIVE; NOTICE
Sec. 182.104. OFFENSE
SUBCHAPTER D. BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR BURNED VETERANS
Sec. 182.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 182.202. BURNED VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 183.
UTILITY DEPOSITS
Sec. 183.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 183.002. INTEREST ON DEPOSIT
Sec. 183.003. RATE OF INTEREST
Sec. 183.004. INTEREST PAYMENT TO DEPOSITOR
Sec. 183.005. RETURN OF DEPOSIT
Sec. 183.006. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 184.
ELECTRIC AND WATER METERING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 184.001. DEFINITION
SUBCHAPTER B. METERING IN APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
Sec. 184.011. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 184.012. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION
Sec. 184.0125. HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS
Sec. 184.013. SUBMETERING
Sec. 184.014. RULES
SUBCHAPTER C. METERING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
Sec. 184.031. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 184.032. METERED SALE UNDER COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 184.033. METERED SALE UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 184.034. COMPUTATION OF CHARGES
Sec. 184.035. REFUND OF SURCHARGES
Sec. 184.036. UTILITY CUTOFF AT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
SUBCHAPTER D. CENTRAL SYSTEM UTILITIES
Sec. 184.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 184.052. RULES
SUBCHAPTER E. LIABILITY FOR RULE VIOLATION
Sec. 184.071. LIABILITY
CHAPTER 185.
RATING OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES
Sec. 185.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 185.002. COMPLIANCE
Sec. 185.003. ADOPTION OF STANDARDS
Sec. 185.004. USE OF NATIONAL STANDARDS
Sec. 185.005. REVIEW OF STANDARDS
CHAPTER 186.
PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE RELIABILITY AND INTEGRITY OF UTILITY SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER A. CONTINUITY OF UTILITY SERVICE
Sec. 186.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 186.002. POLICY
Sec. 186.003. ENFORCEMENT BY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 186.004. UNLAWFUL PICKETING, THREATS, OR INTIMIDATION
Sec. 186.005. RESTRAINING ORDER
Sec. 186.006. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Sec. 186.007. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REPORTS
Sec. 186.008. RAILROAD COMMISSION WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER B. MANIPULATION OF SERVICE FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES
Sec. 186.021. EMERGENCY INVOLVING HOSTAGE OR ARMED SUSPECT
SUBCHAPTER C. FRAUDULENT OBTAINING OF SERVICE
Sec. 186.031. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 186.032. FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Sec. 186.033. DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE
Sec. 186.041. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 186.042. OBSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL; PENALTY
Sec. 186.043. FALSIFICATION OF EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL; PENALTY
Sec. 186.044. NOTICE OF CERTAIN OFFENSES REQUIRED
Sec. 186.045. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER E. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES ALONG, OVER, UNDER, OR ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 186.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 186.052. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 186.053. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 186.054. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY, COMMON CARRIER, CABLE OPERATOR, AND ENERGY TRANSPORTER FACILITIES
Sec. 186.055. DOCUMENTATION OF RIGHTS ACQUIRED
Sec. 186.056. VALUATION OF RIGHTS ACQUIRED
Sec. 186.057. RIGHT TO MAINTAIN FACILITIES
Sec. 186.058. LICENSE AND RENEWAL
Sec. 186.059. RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENT OF COSTS AWARDED AGAINST RAILROAD IN CONDEMNATION
Sec. 186.060. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 186.061. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 187.
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY SAFETY
Sec. 187.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 187.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 187.003. FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES
Sec. 187.004. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES
Sec. 187.005. ENFORCEMENT
TITLE 5. PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UTILITY FACILITIES
CHAPTER 251.
UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION AND SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 251.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 251.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 251.003. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 251.004. APPLICATION TO CERTAIN CONTRACTORS AND STATE EMPLOYEES
Sec. 251.005. CONVERSION OF FACILITY OR OPERATOR
Sec. 251.006. COMPLIANCE BY PERMIT HOLDERS
Sec. 251.007. FACILITY ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ROAD
Sec. 251.008. EFFECT ON CIVIL REMEDIES
Sec. 251.009. PROVISION OF GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION
Sec. 251.051. PURPOSE
Sec. 251.052. NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Sec. 251.053. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS
Sec. 251.054. EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF CORPORATION
Sec. 251.055. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 251.056. TERMS
Sec. 251.057. DECLARATION OF BOARD VACANCY
Sec. 251.058. OFFICERS
Sec. 251.059. ENTITLEMENT TO VOTE
Sec. 251.060. DUTIES OF CORPORATION
Sec. 251.061. CONTRACT FOR STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE NUMBER AND CALL ROUTER SYSTEM
Sec. 251.062. FEES AND RATES
SUBCHAPTER C. NOTIFICATION CENTERS
Sec. 251.101. NOTIFICATION CENTER
Sec. 251.102. GENERAL DUTIES OF NOTIFICATION CENTER
Sec. 251.103. RECORDS
Sec. 251.104. INSURANCE
Sec. 251.105. FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 251.106. PAYMENTS TO CORPORATION
Sec. 251.107. DUTY TO PARTICIPATE IN NOTIFICATION CENTER
SUBCHAPTER D. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EXCAVATION
Sec. 251.151. DUTY OF AN EXCAVATOR
Sec. 251.152. INFORMATION INCLUDED IN NOTICE
Sec. 251.153. DUTY OF NOTIFICATION CENTER
Sec. 251.154. NOTIFICATION BY AN EXCAVATOR
Sec. 251.155. EXCEPTION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY; OFFENSE
Sec. 251.156. OTHER EXCEPTIONS TO DUTY OF EXCAVATORS
Sec. 251.157. DUTY OF OPERATOR TO PERSON EXCAVATING
Sec. 251.158. DUTY OF OPERATOR IN EVENT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE
Sec. 251.159. EXCAVATION DAMAGE
SUBCHAPTER E. PENALTIES
Sec. 251.201. CIVIL PENALTY OR WARNING LETTER
Sec. 251.2011. WARNING LETTER AND SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
Sec. 251.202. ALLOCATION OF CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 251.203. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 252.
CABLE ATTACHMENTS TO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S DISTRIBUTION POLES
Sec. 252.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 252.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 252.003. LIMITATION
Sec. 252.004. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 252.005. POLE ATTACHMENT CONTRACTS; ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 252.006. TRANSFER OF ATTACHMENTS
Sec. 252.007. ABANDONED POLE ATTACHMENTS; REMOVAL
Sec. 252.008. EASEMENTS; INDEMNITY
CHAPTER 253.
BROADBAND ATTACHMENTS TO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S DISTRIBUTION POLES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 253.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 253.0002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 253.0003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 253.0004. NO STATE CERTIFICATION; NO REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 253.0005. CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
Sec. 253.0006. COST-BASED NONRECURRING CHARGES
SUBCHAPTER B. ACCESS TO POLES
Sec. 253.0101. APPLICATION FOR POLE ACCESS
Sec. 253.0102. USE OF POLE ATTACHMENTS FOR MULTIPLE SERVICES
Sec. 253.0103. NONDISCRIMINATORY ACCESS; MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE ATTACHMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. POLE ATTACHMENT CONTRACTS
Sec. 253.0201. CONTRACTS FOR POLE ATTACHMENTS
Sec. 253.0202. RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS FOR POLE ATTACHMENT
Sec. 253.0203. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND MEDIATION
SUBCHAPTER D. ADDITIONAL POLE ATTACHMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 253.0401. TRANSFER OF ATTACHMENTS
Sec. 253.0402. ABANDONED POLE ATTACHMENTS; REMOVAL
Sec. 253.0403. EASEMENTS; INDEMNITY
TITLE 6. PRIVATE POWER AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 301.
WIND POWER FACILITY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 301.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 301.0002. WAIVER VOID; REMEDIES
Sec. 301.0003. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FACILITY REMOVAL
Sec. 301.0004. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
CHAPTER 302.
SOLAR POWER FACILITY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 302.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 302.0002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 302.0003. WAIVER VOID; REMEDIES
Sec. 302.0004. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FACILITY REMOVAL
Sec. 302.0005. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
CHAPTER 303.
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 303.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 303.0002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 303.0003. WAIVER VOID; REMEDIES
Sec. 303.0004. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FACILITY REMOVAL
Sec. 303.0005. REQUIRED AGREEMENT PROVISIONS ON FINANCIAL ASSURANCE