Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 283.052
Effect of Payment of Right-of-way Fees to Municipality


(a)

Subject to the requirements of Sections 283.056 (Municipal Authorizations; Prohibition on Other Fees and Charges) and 283.057 (Indemnity), a certificated telecommunications provider that complies with this chapter and commission orders issued under this chapter:

(1)

may erect poles or construct conduit, cable, switches, and related appurtenances and facilities and excavate within a public right-of-way to provide telecommunications service; and

(2)

is not subject to municipal franchise requirements.

(b)

All use of a public right-of-way is nonexclusive and subject to Section 283.056 (Municipal Authorizations; Prohibition on Other Fees and Charges).
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 840, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 283.052 — Effect of Payment of Right-of-way Fees to Municipality, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­283.­htm#283.­052 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 283.052’s source at texas​.gov