Sec. 52.054. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANIES. (a) To carry out the public policy stated in Section 52.001, notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the commission may adopt rules and establish procedures applicable to incumbent local exchange companies to:
(1) determine the level of competition in a specific telecommunications market or submarket; and
(2) provide appropriate regulatory treatment to allow an incumbent local exchange company to respond to significant competitive challenges.
(b) This section does not change the burden of proof on an incumbent local exchange company under Sections 53.003, 53.006, 53.051, 53.052, 53.053, 53.054, 53.055, 53.057, 53.058, 53.060, and 53.062.
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 B. Incumbent Local Exchange Companies
Section 52.053. Certain Rates Prohibited
Section 52.054. Rules and Procedures for Incumbent Local Exchange Companies
Section 52.055. Hearing to Determine Level of Competition
Section 52.056. Specifically Authorized Regulatory Treatments
Section 52.058. General Provisions Relating to New or Experimental Services or Promotional Rates
Section 52.0584. Pricing and Packaging Flexibility; Customer Promotional Offerings
Section 52.0585. Customer Promotional Offerings