Sec. 53.001. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE RATES. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, the commission may establish and regulate rates of a public utility and may adopt rules for determining:
(1) the classification of customers and services; and
(2) the applicability of rates.
(b) A rule or order of the commission may not conflict with a ruling of a federal regulatory body.
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
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 53.001. Authorization to Establish and Regulate Rates
Section 53.002. Compliance With Title
Section 53.003. Just and Reasonable Rates
Section 53.004. Equality of Rates and Services
Section 53.005. Rates for Area Not in Municipality