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Texas Utilities Code - UTIL § 253.0202. Rates, Terms, and Conditions for Pole Attachment

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A broadband provider and an electric cooperative shall establish the rates, terms, and conditions for pole attachments by a written pole attachment contract executed by both parties.

(b) The rates, terms, and conditions of a contract under this chapter must:

(1) be just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory; and

(2) comply with this chapter.

(c) In determining whether rates, terms, and conditions are just and reasonable, the following factors must be considered:

(1) the interests of and benefits to the consumers and potential consumers of the electric cooperative's services;

(2) the interests of and benefits to the subscribers and potential subscribers to broadband services offered through the pole attachments;

(3) the interests of and benefits to third parties from the availability of electric services and broadband services offered through the pole attachments;

(4) compliance with applicable safety standards; and

(5) the maintenance and reliability of both electric distribution and broadband services.

(d) A broadband provider and an electric cooperative shall negotiate a pole attachment contract and any amendment, modification, or renewal thereof in good faith.

(e) A request to negotiate a new pole attachment contract or to amend, modify, or renew a contract pertaining to pole attachments by a broadband provider or an electric cooperative must be made in writing.

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