Tex. Utils. Code Section 17.009
Protection of Residential Telephone Service Applicants and Customers

(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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 926 (H.B. 412), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 17.009 — Protection of Residential Telephone Service Applicants and Customers, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.­17.­htm#17.­009 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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