Sec. 56.026. PROMPT AND EFFICIENT DISBURSEMENTS. The commission shall make each disbursement from the universal service fund promptly and efficiently so that a telecommunications provider does not experience an unnecessary cash-flow change as a result of a change in governmental policy.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1212, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 5), Sec. 14, eff. September 7, 2005.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 751 (S.B. 583), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities
Chapter 56 - Telecommunications Assistance and Universal Service Fund
Subchapter B. Universal Service Fund
Section 56.021. Universal Service Fund Established
Section 56.022. Uniform Charge
Section 56.023. Commission Powers and Duties
Section 56.024. Reports; Confidentiality
Section 56.025. Maintenance of Rates and Expansion of Fund for Certain Companies
Section 56.026. Prompt and Efficient Disbursements
Section 56.028. Universal Service Fund Reimbursement for Certain Intralata Service
Section 56.030. Affidavits of Compliance
Section 56.031. Adjustments: Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan
Section 56.032. Adjustments: Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Company Universal Service Plan