Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Service to Uncertificated Area
Section 56.213. Preferred Provider

Sec. 56.213. PREFERRED PROVIDER. (a) A provider who is designated to serve petitioning premises located within an uncertificated area under this subchapter is the preferred provider for any permanent residential or business premises in reasonable proximity to those petitioning premises for later petitions filed under Section 56.212.
(b) A preferred designated provider is entitled to an opportunity for a hearing under Section 56.205 on a petition filed under Section 56.203.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 56.214. CERTIFICATE NOT AMENDED. The designation of a provider to serve permanent residential or business premises within an uncertificated area under this subchapter does not have the effect of:
(1) amending the boundaries of the provider's certificate to provide local exchange service; or
(2) imposing carrier of last resort responsibilities on the provider.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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