Tex. Util. Code § 60.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 60.003 - Commission Authority

(a) The commission may:

(1) establish procedures with respect to a policy stated in this subchapter or Subchapters B-H; and

(2) resolve a dispute that arises under a policy described by Subdivision (1).

(b) The commission shall adopt procedures for a proceeding under Subchapters B and C. A procedure may:

(1) limit discovery; and

(2) for purposes of cross-examination align any party, other than the office, with another party that has a similar position.

(c) In adopting a procedure under this section and in resolving a dispute, the commission shall consider the action's effect on:

(1) consumers;

(2) competitors; and

(3) the incumbent local exchange company.

(d) The commission, by order or rule, may not implement a requirement that is contrary to a federal law or rule.

Tex. Util. Code § 60.003

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.