Sec. 54.001. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. A person may not provide local exchange telephone service, basic local telecommunications service, or switched access service unless the person obtains a:
(1) certificate of convenience and necessity;
(2) certificate of operating authority; or
(3) service provider certificate of operating authority.
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 54.001. Certificate Required
Section 54.002. Exceptions to Certificate Requirement for Service Extension
Section 54.003. Exceptions to Certificate Requirement for Certain Services
Section 54.004. Relinquishment Plan
Section 54.005. Notice of and Hearing on Application
Section 54.006. Request for Preliminary Order