Sec. 56.202. DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER. (a) Notwithstanding Section 54.001, the commission may designate a telecommunications provider under this section to provide voice-grade services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included within the certificated area of a holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity.
(b) The commission may designate a provider only if the provider is otherwise eligible to receive universal service funds under Section 56.023(b).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities
Chapter 56 - Telecommunications Assistance and Universal Service Fund
Subchapter F. Service to Uncertificated Area
Section 56.202. Designation of Provider
Section 56.203. Petition for Service
Section 56.204. Contents of Petition
Section 56.206. Denial of Petition
Section 56.208. Designation of Provider
Section 56.209. Recovery of Costs
Section 56.210. Aid to Construction Charge; Contract for Services
Section 56.211. Permanent Premises Required