Tex. Util. Code § 65.102 · Subchapter C. DEREGULATED COMPANY
REQUIREMENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A deregulated company that holds a certificate of operating authority issued under this subchapter is not required to:
(1) fulfill the obligations of a provider of last resort;
(2) comply with retail quality of service standards or reporting requirements;
(3) file an earnings report with the commission unless the company is receiving support from the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan; or
(4) comply with a pricing requirement other than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the commission has only the authority provided by this section over a deregulated company that holds a certificate of operating authority issued under this subchapter. Subject to Subsection (c), the following provisions apply to a deregulated company and may be enforced by the commission using the remedies provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 15, and Subsection (d):
(1) Subchapter A, Chapter 15;
(2) Subchapters A, C, and D, Chapter 17, as applicable to carriers holding a certificate of operating authority;
(3) Sections 52.007, 52.060, and 52.156;
(4) Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261;
(5) Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137;
(6) Chapter 56, except Subchapters F and G;
(7) Chapter 60;
(8) Chapter 62;
(9) Subchapter E, Chapter 64;
(10) Sections 65.001, 65.002, 65.003, and 65.004, this subchapter, and Subchapter E of this chapter; and
(11) Chapter 66.
(c) Nothing in this subchapter affects the continuing applicability of the following provisions of this title:
(1) Sections 51.003 and 51.010(c);
(2) Section 52.002(d);
(3) Sections 54.204, 54.205, and 54.206; and
(4) Section 65.051.
(d) The commission may hear complaints of retail and wholesale customers against deregulated companies that are in the scope of the commission's authority provided by this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 5), Sec. 26, eff. September 7, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (S.B. 980), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 210 (S.B. 259), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (S.B. 1003), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
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Utilities Code
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 15, subch. AJUDICIAL REVIEWPrinted as Subchapter A, Chapter 15
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 15, subch. BENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIESPrinted as Subchapter B, Chapter 15
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 17CUSTOMER PROTECTIONPrinted as Chapter 17
- Tex. Util. Code § 51.003APPLICABILITY.Printed as Sections 51.003 and 51.010(c)
- Tex. Util. Code § 51.010COMMISSION INVESTIGATION OF SALE, MERGER, OR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS.Printed as Sections 51.003 and 51.010(c)
- Tex. Util. Code § 52.002AUTHORITY TO REGULATE.Printed as Section 52.002(d)
- Tex. Util. Code § 52.007TARIFF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PROVIDERS NOT SUBJECT TO RATE OF RETURN REGULATION.Printed as Sections 52.007, 52.060, and 52.156
- Tex. Util. Code § 52.060ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OR ASSESSMENT.Printed as Sections 52.007, 52.060, and 52.156
- Tex. Util. Code § 52.156RETAIL RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS.Printed as Sections 52.007, 52.060, and 52.156
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.001CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.002EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE EXTENSION.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.003EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.004RELINQUISHMENT PLAN.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.005NOTICE OF AND HEARING ON APPLICATION.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.006REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.008REVOCATION OR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.101DEFINITION.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.102APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.103GRANT OR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.105PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF TITLE.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.151DEFINITION.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.156RESALE OF SERVICES.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.158INTERFERENCE WITH RESOLD SERVICES PROHIBITED.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.159RETENTION OF ACCESS SERVICE AND INTRALATA TOLL SERVICE.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.204DISCRIMINATION BY MUNICIPALITY PROHIBITED.Printed as Sections 54.204, 54.205, and 54.206
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.205MUNICIPALITY'S RIGHT TO CONTROL ACCESS.Printed as Sections 54.204, 54.205, and 54.206
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.206RECOVERY OF MUNICIPAL FEE.Printed as Sections 54.204, 54.205, and 54.206
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.255TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.256APPLICATION OF CONTRACTS.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.257INTERFERENCE WITH ANOTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.259DISCRIMINATION BY PROPERTY OWNER PROHIBITED.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.260PROPERTY OWNER'S CONDITIONS.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 54.261SHARED TENANT SERVICES CONTRACT.Printed as Sections 54.001, 54.002, 54.003, 54.004, 54.005, 54.006, 54.008(a), 54.101, 54.102, 54.103, 54.105, 54.151, 54.156, 54.158, 54.159, 54.255, 54.256, 54.257, 54.259, 54.260, and 54.261
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.010BILLING FOR SERVICE TO THE STATE.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.123NOTICE OF USE OF DEVICE TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.133NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.134COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.136DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code § 55.137ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.Printed as Sections 55.010, 55.123, 55.133, 55.134, 55.136, and 55.137
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 56TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDPrinted as Chapter 56
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 60COMPETITIVE SAFEGUARDSPrinted as Chapter 60
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 62BROADCASTER SAFEGUARDSPrinted as Chapter 62
- Tex. Util. Code ch. 64, subch. EPUBLICATION OF MOBILE SERVICE CUSTOMER TELEPHONE NUMBERSPrinted as Subchapter E, Chapter 64
- Tex. Util. Code § 65.001STATEMENT OF POLICY.Printed as Sections 65.001, 65.002, 65.003, and 65.004
- Tex. Util. Code § 65.002DEFINITIONS.Printed as Sections 65.001, 65.002, 65.003, and 65.004
- Tex. Util. Code § 65.003COMMISSION AUTHORITY.Printed as Sections 65.001, 65.002, 65.003, and 65.004
- Tex. Util. Code § 65.004INFORMATION.Printed as Sections 65.001, 65.002, 65.003, and 65.004
- Tex. Util. Code § 65.051MARKETS DEREGULATED.Printed as Section 65.051
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