Sec. 55.126. DEVICE DISCONNECTION. A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless the device disconnects from the called person's line not later than five seconds after the call is terminated by either party. If the device cannot disconnect during that period, a live operator must introduce the call and receive the called person's oral consent before beginning a prerecorded or synthesized voice message.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 667, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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