Tex. Util. Code § 17.009 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PROTECTION OF RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SERVICE APPLICANTS AND CUSTOMERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not deny an applicant's request to become a residential customer on the basis of the applicant's credit history or credit score.
(b) A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not use a credit score or credit history as the basis for determining price for service:
(1) for an existing residential customer; or
(2) in response to an applicant's request to become a residential customer.
(c) This section does not limit the authority of a provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services to require a deposit, advance payment, or credit limit as a condition of service.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 926 (H.B. 412), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.17.htm
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