Chapter 56
Telecommunications Assistance and Universal Service Fund

Sections

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; Confidentiality
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; Contract for Services
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