Sec. 55.130. PERMIT. (a) A person may not use an automated dial announcing device without a permit issued by the commission.
(b) An applicant for an original permit must submit to the commission an application on a form that:
(1) is prescribed by the commission; and
(2) contains:
(A) the telephone number of each automated dial announcing device that the person will use; and
(B) the physical address from which each automated dial announcing device will operate.
(c) An original permit is valid for one year and may be renewed annually by filing with the commission the information required by Subsection (b)(2).
(d) An application for an original permit or a filing required for the renewal of the permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 55.131.
(e) In determining whether to deny an application for an original permit or renewal of the permit, the commission shall consider the compliance record of the owner or operator of the automated dial announcing device and may deny the application based on that record.
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 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