Texas Utilities Code

§ 17.009 — PROTECTION OF RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SERVICE APPLICANTS AND CUSTOMERS

UT § 17.009Title 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT · Part A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITIES · Ch. 17. CUSTOMER PROTECTION · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not deny an applicant's request to become a residential customer on the basis of the applicant's credit history or credit score.

(b)A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not use a credit score or credit history as the basis for determining price for service:

(1)for an existing residential customer; or

(2)in response to an applicant's request to become a residential customer.

(c)This section does not limit the authority of a provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services to require a deposit, advance payment, or credit limit as a condition of service.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 926 (H.B. 412), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.