Sec. 37.152. GROUNDS FOR REDUCTION OF SERVICE. (a) Unless the commission issues a certificate that the present and future convenience and necessity will not be adversely affected, a certificate holder may not discontinue, reduce, or impair service to any part of the holder's certificated service area except for:
(1) nonpayment of charges;
(2) nonuse; or
(3) another similar reason that occurs in the usual course of business.
(b) A discontinuance, reduction, or impairment of service must be in compliance with and subject to any condition or restriction the commission prescribes.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle B - Electric Utilities
Chapter 37 - Certificates of Convenience and Necessity
Subchapter D. Regulation of Services, Areas, and Facilities
Section 37.151. Provision of Service
Section 37.152. Grounds for Reduction of Service
Section 37.153. Required Refusal of Service
Section 37.154. Transfer of Certificate
Section 37.155. Application of Contracts