Sec. 55.122. EXEMPTIONS. This subchapter does not apply to the use of an automated dial announcing device:
(1) to make a call relating to an emergency or a public service under a program developed or approved by the emergency management coordinator of the county in which the call is received;
(2) by a public or private primary or secondary school system to locate or account for a truant student;
(3) by a municipality or a person calling on behalf of a municipality to deliver information to citizens of the municipality regarding a public health, safety, or welfare issue; or
(4) by an organization to a member of the organization.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 600 (S.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities
Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services
Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices
Section 55.1225. Applicability
Section 55.123. Notice of Use of Device to Telecommunications Utility
Section 55.124. Random or Sequential Number Calling
Section 55.125. Hours When Use Prohibited
Section 55.126. Device Disconnection
Section 55.127. Contents of Recorded Message
Section 55.128. Duration of Recorded Message
Section 55.129. Permit Required
Section 55.132. Notification of Change
Section 55.133. Notification of Local Exchange Company
Section 55.134. Complaints and Enforcement
Section 55.135. Revocation of Permit
Section 55.136. Disconnection of Service