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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this section:
(1) “Broadband-only provider” means an entity that exclusively provides broadband service.
(2) “Broadband service” means Internet service with the capability of providing:
(A) a download speed of 25 megabits per second or faster; and
(B) an upload speed of three megabits per second or faster.
(b) The commission by rule shall:
(1) on a competitively and technologically neutral and nondiscriminatory basis with respect to other providers of broadband service, establish an accommodation process that authorizes broadband-only providers to use state highway rights-of-way, subject to highway purposes, for:
(A) new broadband facility installations;
(B) additions to or maintenance of existing broadband facility installations;
(C) adjustments or relocations of broadband facilities; and
(D) existing broadband facilities retained within the rights-of-way; and
(2) prescribe minimum requirements for the accommodation, method, materials, and location for the installation, adjustment, and maintenance of broadband facilities under the accommodation process.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 250.002. Right-of-Way Accommodation for Broadband-Only Providers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-250-002/
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