Sec. 37.057. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR NEW TRANSMISSION FACILITY. The commission must approve or deny an application for a certificate for a new transmission facility not later than the first anniversary of the date the application is filed. If the commission does not approve or deny the application on or before that date, a party may seek a writ of mandamus in a district court of Travis County to compel the commission to decide on the application.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1170 (H.B. 3309), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 44 (S.B. 1938), Sec. 5, eff. May 16, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle B - Electric Utilities
Chapter 37 - Certificates of Convenience and Necessity
Subchapter B. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
Section 37.051. Certificate Required
Section 37.052. Exceptions to Certificate Requirement for Service Extension
Section 37.0521. Exception for Retail Sales by Certain Qualifying Cogenerators
Section 37.053. Application for Certificate
Section 37.054. Notice and Hearing on Application
Section 37.0541. Consolidation of Certain Proceedings
Section 37.055. Request for Preliminary Order
Section 37.056. Grant or Denial of Certificate
Section 37.057. Deadline for Application for New Transmission Facility