Sec. 253.0004. NO STATE CERTIFICATION; NO REGULATORY AUTHORITY. (a) This chapter does not constitute state certification under 47 U.S.C. Section 224. If a court determines that this chapter constitutes certification under that section, this chapter is not enforceable and has no effect.
(b) This chapter may not be construed to subject an electric cooperative to regulation by the Federal Communications Commission under 47 U.S.C. Section 224.
(c) This chapter does not authorize a department, agency, or political subdivision of this state to exercise enforcement or regulatory authority over attachments to electric cooperative poles.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 659 (H.B. 1505), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Provisions Affecting the Operation of Utility Facilities
Chapter 253 - Broadband Attachments to Electric Cooperative's Distribution Poles
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 253.0002. Applicability
Section 253.0003. Construction of Chapter
Section 253.0004. No State Certification; No Regulatory Authority