Sec. 181.041. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Electric utility" means:
(A) an electric cooperative organized under Chapter 161;
(B) a corporation or river authority, if the river authority is created by a statute of this state:
(i) that generates, transmits, or distributes electric energy in this state; and
(ii) whose operations are subject to the judicial and legislative processes of this state; or
(C) a municipal electric utility.
(2) "Municipal electric utility" means a municipality in this state that owns and operates an electric generating plant or that operates electric transmission lines or an electric distribution system.
(3) "Distribution line" means a power line operated below 60,000 volts when measured phase to phase.
(4) "Transmission line" means a power line operated at 60,000 volts or more when measured phase to phase.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 77 (S.B. 349), Sec. 1, eff. May 18, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services
Subtitle B - Provisions Regulating Delivery of Services
Chapter 181 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties of Utilities
Subchapter C. Provisions Applying to Electric Utilities
Section 181.042. Authority to Construct, Maintain, and Operate Lines
Section 181.043. Consent Required in Municipality
Section 181.044. Notice to State or County
Section 181.045. Standards for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Lines
Section 181.046. Relocation of Line to Allow Road or Ditch Improvement
Section 181.047. Effect of Municipal Incorporation on Line Previously Constructed