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Texas Utilities Code - Chapter 51 General Provisions

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  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.001 - Policy
    (a) Significant changes have occurred in telecommunications since the law from which this title is derived was originally adopted. To encourage and accelerate the development ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.002 - Definitions
    In this subtitle: (1) "Basic local telecommunications service" means: (A) flat rate residential and business local exchange telephone service, including primary directory listings; (B) tone ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.003 - Applicability
    Except as otherwise expressly provided by this title, this title does not apply to: (1) a company that as its only form of business: (A) ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.004 - Pricing Flexibility
    (a) A discount or other form of pricing flexibility may not be: (1) unreasonably preferential, prejudicial, or discriminatory; or (2) predatory or anticompetitive. (b) This ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.005 - Assistance To Municipality
    On request of a municipality, the commission may advise and assist the municipality with respect to a question or proceeding arising under this title. Assistance ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.006 - Municipal Participation In Ratemaking Proceedings
    (a) The governing body of a municipality participating in a ratemaking proceeding may engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors, attorneys, and engineers to: (1) conduct investigations, ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.007 - Municipal Standing In Certain Cases
    (a) A municipality has standing in each case before the commission that relates to a utility providing service in the municipality. (b) A municipality's standing ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.008 - Judicial Review
    A municipality is entitled to judicial review of a commission order relating to a utility providing services in the municipality as provided by Section 15.001. ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.009 - Municipal Fees
    (a) Nothing in this title, including Section 53.201, may be construed as in any way limiting the right of a public utility to pass through ...
  • Texas Utilities Code Section 51.010 - Commission Investigation Of Sale, Merger, Or Certain Other Actions
    (a) The commission, not later than the 180th day after the date a public utility reports to the commission under Section 14.101, shall complete an ...
  • Last modified: August 10, 2007