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TX Util § 55.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.126. Device Disconnection

Sec. 55.126.  DEVICE DISCONNECTION.  A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless the device disconnects from the called person's line not later than five seconds after the call is terminated by either party.  If the device cannot disconnect during that period, a live operator must introduce the call and receive the called person's oral consent before beginning a prerecorded or synthesized voice message.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 667, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Util § 55.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.127. Contents of Recorded Message

Sec. 55.127.  CONTENTS OF RECORDED MESSAGE.  (a)  A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless the recorded message states during the first 30 seconds of the call:(1)  the nature of the call;(2)  the identity of the person, company, or organization making the call;  and(3)  the telephone number from which the call is made.(b)  In addition to the requirements prescribed by Subsection (a), a call during which a cross-promotion or reference to a pay-per-call information service is made must include a statement of:(1)  the fact that a caller who makes a call to a pay-per-call information service's telephone number will be charged for that call;(2)  the amount of the flat-rate or cost-per-minute charge the caller will incur or the amount of both if both charges will be incurred;  and(3)  the estimated amount of time required to receive all the information offered by the service during a call.(c)  Subsection (a) does not apply to the use of a device if the device is used:(1)  for debt collection purposes in compliance with applicable federal law and regulations;  and(2)  by a live operator for automated dialing or hold announcement purposes.(d)  In this section, "pay-per-call information service" means a service that routinely delivers, for a predetermined and sometimes time-sensitive fee, a prerecorded or live message or interactive program after the caller dials a specified 900 or 976 number.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.128. Duration of Recorded Message

Sec. 55.128.  DURATION OF RECORDED MESSAGE.  A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make for solicitation purposes a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless:(1)  the recorded message is shorter than 30 seconds;  or(2)  the device has the technical capacity to:(A)  recognize a telephone answering device on the called person's line;  and(B)  terminate the call within 30 seconds.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.05(f), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Util § 55.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.129. Permit Required

Sec. 55.129.  PERMIT REQUIRED.  A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless the person has a permit under Section 55.130.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.130 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.130. Permit

Sec. 55.130.  PERMIT.  (a)  A person may not use an automated dial announcing device without a permit issued by the commission.(b)  An applicant for an original permit must submit to the commission an application on a form that:(1)  is prescribed by the commission;  and(2)  contains:(A)  the telephone number of each automated dial announcing device that the person will use;  and(B)  the physical address from which each automated dial announcing device will operate.(c)  An original permit is valid for one year and may be renewed annually by filing with the commission the information required by Subsection (b)(2).(d)  An application for an original permit or a filing required for the renewal of the permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 55.131.(e)  In determining whether to deny an application for an original permit or renewal of the permit, the commission shall consider the compliance record of the owner or operator of the automated dial announcing device and may deny the application based on that record.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.131. Permit Fee

Sec. 55.131.  PERMIT FEE.  (a)  The commission shall prescribe a fee for an original permit or renewal of a permit.(b)  The amount of the original permit fee must be reasonable and cover the enforcement cost to the commission but may not exceed $500.(c)  The fee for renewal of a permit may not exceed $100.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.132. Notification of Change

Sec. 55.132.  NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE.  (a)  The owner or operator of an automated dial announcing device shall notify the commission if the telephone number of the device or the physical address from which the device operates changes.(b)  The owner or operator shall give the notice by certified mail not later than the 48th hour before the hour the device begins operating with the new telephone number or at the new address.(c)  If the owner or operator of a device fails to give notice as required by Subsection (b), the person's permit is invalid.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.133 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.133. Notification of Local Exchange Company

Sec. 55.133.  NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY.  The commission shall provide to a local exchange company on request a copy of a permit issued under this subchapter and of any change relating to the permit.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.134. Complaints and Enforcement

Sec. 55.134.  COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The commission shall:(1)  investigate complaints relating to the use of an automated dial announcing device;  and(2)  enforce this subchapter.(b)  A local exchange company that receives a complaint relating to the use of an automated dial announcing device shall send the complaint to the commission.  The commission by rule shall prescribe the procedures and requirements for sending a complaint to the commission.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.135 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.135. Revocation of Permit

Sec. 55.135.  REVOCATION OF PERMIT.  The commission may revoke a person's permit if the person fails to comply with this subchapter.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.136 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.136. Disconnection of Service

Sec. 55.136.  DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE.  (a)  If the commission or a court determines that a person has violated this subchapter, the commission or court shall require a telecommunications utility to disconnect service to the person.(b)  The telecommunications utility may reconnect service to the person only on a determination by the commission that the person will comply with this subchapter.(c)  Not later than the third day before the date of the disconnection, the telecommunications utility shall give notice to the person using the device of its intent to disconnect service.  However, if the device is causing network congestion or blockage, the notice may be given on the day before the date of disconnection.(d)  A telecommunications utility, without an order by the commission or a court, may disconnect or refuse to connect service to a person using or intending to use an automated dial announcing device if the utility determines that the device would cause or is causing network harm.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.137 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.137. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 55.137.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  The commission may impose an administrative penalty against a person who owns or operates an automated dial announcing device in violation of this subchapter or a commission rule or order.(b)  The penalty for a violation may be in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each day or portion of a day during which the device operates in violation of this subchapter or a commission rule or order.(c)  The administrative penalty is civil in nature and is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.(d)  The commission by rule shall prescribe the procedures for assessing an administrative penalty under this section.  The procedures must require proper notice and hearing in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code.(e)  A person may appeal the final order of the commission under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  The substantial evidence rule applies on appeal.(f)  The proceeds of administrative penalties collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the commission.  The commission shall use the proceeds to enforce this subchapter.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.05(g), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Util § 55.138 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter F. Automatic Dial Announcing Devices|Section 55.138. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 55.138.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person owns or operates an automated dial announcing device that the person knows is operating in violation of this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.171 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.171. Definition

Sec. 55.171.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "provider" means an entity that provides pay telephone service, including:(1)  an incumbent local exchange company;  and(2)  a subscriber to a customer-owned pay telephone service.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.172 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.172. Limitation

Sec. 55.172.  LIMITATION.  This subchapter prescribes the limits of:(1)  the right of a provider to set the provider's rates and charges for pay telephone services;  and(2)  the commission's authority over the pay telephone service rates of an incumbent local exchange company.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.173 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.173. Registration

Sec. 55.173.  REGISTRATION.  (a)  A person may not provide pay telephone service in this state unless the person is registered with the commission.(b)  This section does not apply to a provider who holds a certificate of convenience and necessity.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.1735 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.1735. Charge for Pay Phone Access Line

Sec. 55.1735.  CHARGE FOR PAY PHONE ACCESS LINE.  The charge or surcharge a local exchange company imposes for an access line used to provide pay telephone service in an exchange may not exceed the amount of the charge or surcharge the company imposes for an access line used for regular business purposes in that exchange.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 5), Sec. 11, eff. September 7, 2005.|
TX Util § 55.174 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.174. Prohibition on Charge for Certain Calls

Sec. 55.174.  PROHIBITION ON CHARGE FOR CERTAIN CALLS.  A provider may not charge a person making a call on a pay telephone for:(1)  local directory assistance;  or(2)  a call made under Chapter 771 or 772, Health and Safety Code.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.175 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.175. Charge for Local Calls

Sec. 55.175.  CHARGE FOR LOCAL CALLS.  (a)  The commission shall establish the limit on the amount a provider may charge for a pay telephone coin sent-paid call in the local exchange company's toll-free calling area.(b)  The commission may establish a statewide ceiling on the amount a provider may charge for a local pay telephone call that is:(1)  collect;(2)  operator assisted;  or(3)  paid by credit card or calling card.(c)  The commission may not establish the ceiling under Subsection (b) at an amount that is less than the applicable local rates for such a call imposed by any of the four largest interexchange telecommunications carriers operating in this state.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.176 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.176. Charge for 800-Type Calls

Sec. 55.176.  CHARGE FOR 800-TYPE CALLS.  (a)  A provider may charge at a pay telephone a fee of not more than 25 cents for initiating an 800-type call.(b)  A provider may impose the fee only if:(1)  the pay telephone is registered with the commission;  and(2)  the provider certifies that the pay telephone complies with commission rules regarding the provision of pay telephone service.(c)  Subsection (b) does not apply to a local exchange company pay telephone.(d)  A provider may not impose the fee if imposition is inconsistent with federal law.(e)  A provider may not impose the fee for a:(1)  local call;(2)  911 call;(3)  local directory assistance call;  or(4)  call that is covered by the Telephone Operator Consumer Services Improvement Act of 1990 (47 U.S.C. Section 226).(f)  A provider who imposes the fee must post on each pay telephone notice that the fee will be charged.  The provider must post the notice:(1)  in plain sight of the user;  and(2)  in a manner consistent with existing commission requirements for posting information.(g)  The commission may not impose on a local exchange company the duty or obligation to:(1)  record the use of pay telephone service;(2)  bill or collect for the use of the pay telephone;  or(3)  remit to the provider the fee authorized by this section.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.177 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.177. Charge for Credit Card, Calling Card, or Operator-Assisted Calls

Sec. 55.177.  CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD, CALLING CARD, OR OPERATOR-ASSISTED CALLS.  (a)  A provider may not impose for a credit card, calling card, or live or automated operator-assisted call a rate or charge that is greater than the authorized rates and charges published on March 18, 1995, in the eight newspapers having the largest circulation in this state.(b)  The published rates may not be changed.(c)  This section does not apply to a local exchange company.  Chapter 58 governs the pay telephone rates of an incumbent local exchange company that elects incentive regulation under that chapter.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.178 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.178. Notice of Inability to Receive Calls

Sec. 55.178.  NOTICE OF INABILITY TO RECEIVE CALLS.  (a)  A provider may not display the telephone number of a pay telephone that cannot receive telephone calls.(b)  A provider shall place in a conspicuous location on each pay telephone that cannot receive telephone calls a notice stating in letters one-fourth inch high:  "THIS TELEPHONE CANNOT RECEIVE TELEPHONE CALLS."(c)  A provider that violates this section or a rule or order adopted by the commission under this section is subject to a civil penalty as provided by Section 15.028 unless the provider takes corrective action to comply with this section or the rule or order not later than the 14th day after the date the provider receives written notice of the violation.(d)  The commission has jurisdiction over a provider to the extent necessary to enforce this section regardless of whether a provider is a telecommunications utility regulated under this title.(e)  The commission may establish procedures to enforce this section.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.179 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.179. Information Requirements

Sec. 55.179.  INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The commission by rule may prescribe the information that must be posted on a pay telephone.(b)  A commission rule may not require a provider or an affiliate of a provider to police compliance by another provider with the commission's rules.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.180 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter H. Pay Telephones|Section 55.180. Violations

Sec. 55.180.  VIOLATIONS.  The commission may order the disconnection of pay telephone service for not more than one year for repeat violations of commission rules.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter I. Directory Listings and Assistance|Section 55.201. Terms of Directory Listings and Assistance

Sec. 55.201.  TERMS OF DIRECTORY LISTINGS AND ASSISTANCE.  (a)  Each company that provides local exchange telephone service in overlapping certificated areas shall negotiate the terms of printed directory listings and directory assistance in those areas.(b)  On complaint by the incumbent local exchange company or the holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity, a certificate of operating authority, or a service provider certificate of operating authority, the commission may:(1)  resolve a dispute between the parties;  and(2)  issue an order setting the terms of the directory listings or directory assistance, if necessary.(c)  This section does not affect the authority of an incumbent local exchange company to voluntarily conduct negotiations with an applicant for a certificate of convenience and necessity, a certificate of operating authority, or a service provider certificate of operating authority.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 55.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities|Chapter 55 - Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Subchapter I. Directory Listings and Assistance|Section 55.202. Directory Published by Telecommunications Utility

Sec. 55.202.  DIRECTORY PUBLISHED BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY.  A telecommunications utility or an affiliate of that utility that publishes a residential or business telephone directory that is distributed to the public shall publish in the directory the name of each state senator or representative who represents all or part of the geographical area for which the directory contains listings.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|