Tex. Utils. Code Section 66.016
Applicability of Other Laws

(a)

Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prevent a voice provider, cable service provider or video service provider, or municipality from seeking clarification of its rights and obligations under federal law or to exercise any right or authority under federal or state law.

(b)

Nothing in this chapter shall limit the ability of a municipality under existing law to receive compensation for use of the public rights-of-way from entities determined not to be subject to all or part of this chapter, including but not limited to provider of Internet protocol cable or video services, unless such payments are expressly prohibited by federal law.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 5), Sec. 27, eff. September 7, 2005.

Source: Section 66.016 — Applicability of Other Laws, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.66.htm#66.016 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

66.001
Franchising Authority 66.002
Definitions 66.003
State Authorization to Provide Cable Service or Video Service 66.004
Eligibility for Commission-issued Franchise 66.005
Franchise Fee 66.006
In-kind Contributions to Municipality 66.007
Build-out 66.008
Customer Service Standards 66.009
Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Channels 66.010
Nondiscrimination by Municipality 66.011
Municipal Police Power 66.012
Indemnity in Connection with Right-of-way 66.013
Municipal Authority 66.014
Discrimination Prohibited 66.015
Compliance 66.016
Applicability of Other Laws

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Original Source: Section 66.016 — Applicability of Other Laws, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.66.htm#66.016 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Utils. Code Section 66.016 Applicability of Other Laws

(a)

(b)

Tex. Utils. Code Section 66.016
Applicability of Other Laws