Texas Utilities Code
§ 56.202 — DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER
UT § 56.202Title 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT · Part C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES · Ch. 56. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND · Art. F. SERVICE TO UNCERTIFICATED AREA
Statute text
View on source(a)Notwithstanding Section 54.001, the commission may designate a telecommunications provider under this section to provide voice-grade services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included within the certificated area of a holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity.
(b)The commission may designate a provider only if the provider is otherwise eligible to receive universal service funds under Section 56.023(b).
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.