TITLE: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 55, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 55.026 to read as follows: Sec. 55.026. NEW ORDERS PROHIBITED AFTER CERTAIN DATE. On or after September 1, 2011, the commission may not order a telecommunications provider to provide mandatory or optional extended area service to additional metropolitan areas or calling areas. SECTION 2. Subchapter C, Chapter 55, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 55.049 to read as follows: Sec. 55.049. EXPANSION PROHIBITED AFTER CERTAIN DATE. On or after September 1, 2011, the commission may not order an expansion of a toll-free local calling area. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.