Sec. 59.053. WAIVER OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS. (a) For an electing company that serves fewer than one million lines, the commission may waive a requirement prescribed by Section 59.052 if the company demonstrates that the investment is not viable economically.
(b) Before granting a waiver under Subsection (a), the commission must consider the public benefits that would result from compliance with the requirement.
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 59 - Infrastructure Plan
Subchapter C. Infrastructure Commitment and Goals
Section 59.051. Infrastructure Commitment
Section 59.052. Infrastructure Goals
Section 59.053. Waiver of Infrastructure Requirements
Section 59.054. Progress Report
Section 59.055. Implementation Costs; Increase in Rates and Universal Service Funds