Tex.
Utils. Code Section 186.051
Definitions
(1)
“Cable operator” means an entity that owns or operates a cable system, as that term is defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522, as amended.(2)
“Common carrier” means a common carrier as described by Section 111.002 (Common Carriers Under Chapter), Natural Resources Code, or a person who submits to regulation by the state as a common carrier under Article 2.01, Texas Business Corporation Act.(3)
“Energy transporter” means a person who gathers or transports oil, gas, or oil and gas products by pipeline.(4)
“Railroad” means an entity that owns, operates, or controls a railroad or property or assets owned or previously owned by a railroad in this state, including agents, assignees, or parties that by contract own, control, or manage railroad rights-of-way, easements, or other real property rights belonging to a railroad. The term includes interurban and street railroads owned by a private entity but excludes a terminal railroad and a railroad or interurban and street railroad owned by a governmental entity, including a navigation district or port authority, or a wharf.(5)
“Railroad right-of-way” means the real property rights owned or controlled by a railroad, including fee and easement interests used or previously used as a railroad operating corridor.(6)
“Utility” means:(A)
a gas, water, electric, or telecommunications entity that is defined as a utility under the laws of this state;(B)
an electric cooperative; or(C)
a municipally owned utility.
Source:
Section 186.051 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.186.htm#186.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
