Sec. 52.004. COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH SEPARATE MARKETS. (a) The commission may establish separate telecommunications markets in this state if the commission determines that the public interest will be served. The commission shall hold hearings and require evidence as necessary to:
(1) carry out the public purpose of this chapter; and
(2) determine the need and effect of establishing separate markets.
(b) A provider determined to be a dominant carrier as to a particular telecommunications service in a market may not be presumed to be a dominant carrier of a different telecommunications service in that market.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities
Chapter 52 - Commission Jurisdiction
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 52.002. Authority to Regulate
Section 52.003. Cooperation With Other Regulatory Authorities
Section 52.004. Commission May Establish Separate Markets
Section 52.005. Minimum Requirements for Dominant Carriers
Section 52.006. Commission to Report to Legislature
Section 52.007. Tariff Requirements Relating to Providers Not Subject to Rate of Return Regulation