Tex. Utils. Code Section 56.033
Support Available to Deregulated Markets

(a)

An incumbent local exchange company may not receive support from the universal service fund for a deregulated market that has a population of at least 30,000.

(b)

An incumbent local exchange company may receive support from the universal service fund for a deregulated market that has a population of less than 30,000 only if the company demonstrates to the commission that the company needs the support to provide basic local telecommunications service at reasonable rates in the affected market. A company may use evidence from outside the affected market to make the demonstration.

(c)

An incumbent local exchange company may make the demonstration described by Subsection (b) in relation to a market before submitting a petition to deregulate the market.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (S.B. 980), Sec. 11, eff. January 2, 2012.
Redesignated from Utilities Code, Section 56.032 (Adjustments: Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Company Universal Service Plan) by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(54), eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 56.033 — Support Available to Deregulated Markets, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.­56.­htm#56.­033 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

56.001
Definitions 56.002
Conflict of Provisions 56.021
Universal Service Fund Established 56.022
Uniform Charge 56.023
Commission Powers and Duties 56.024
Reports 56.025
Maintenance of Rates and Expansion of Fund for Certain Companies 56.026
Prompt and Efficient Disbursements 56.028
Universal Service Fund Reimbursement for Certain Intralata Service 56.030
Affidavits of Compliance 56.031
Adjustments: Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan 56.032
Adjustments: Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Company Universal Service Plan 56.033
Support Available to Deregulated Markets 56.101
Purpose 56.102
Telecommunications Relay Access Service 56.103
Telecommunications Relay Access Service Requirements 56.104
Telecommunications Relay Access Service Charges 56.105
Trial Service Costs and Design Information 56.106
Telecommunications Relay Access Service Assessments 56.107
Universal Service Fund Surcharge 56.108
Selection of Telecommunications Relay Access Service Carrier 56.109
Compensation of Carrier 56.110
Advisory Committee 56.111
Advisory Committee Duties 56.112
Advisory Committee Support and Costs 56.113
Advisory Committee Compensation and Expenses 56.151
Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program 56.152
Eligibility 56.153
Vouchers 56.154
Department Duties 56.155
Recovery of Specialized Telecommunications Device Assistance Program Surcharge 56.156
Promotion of Program 56.201
Definition 56.202
Designation of Provider 56.203
Petition for Service 56.204
Contents of Petition 56.205
Hearing 56.206
Denial of Petition 56.207
Order 56.208
Designation of Provider 56.209
Recovery of Costs 56.210
Aid to Construction Charge 56.211
Permanent Premises Required 56.212
Subsequent Related Petitions 56.213
Preferred Provider 56.214
Certificate Not Amended 56.0231
Support Expired 56.0232
Support Relinquished 56.251
Definition 56.252
Telecommunications Utilities Eligible to Receive Funding Under This Subchapter 56.253
Determination of Successor Utility’s Costs to Be Recovered 56.254
Recovery of Costs 56.301
Audio Newspaper Assistance Program 56.1085
Special Features for Relay Access Service
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Jun. 5, 2024

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