Sec. 52.006. COMMISSION TO REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. (a) Before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall report to the legislature on:
(1) the scope of competition in regulated telecommunications markets; and
(2) the effect of competition on customers in both competitive and noncompetitive markets, with a specific focus on rural markets.
(b) The report shall include:
(1) an assessment of the effect of competition on the rates and availability of telecommunications services for residential and business customers;
(2) a summary of commission action over the preceding two years that reflects changes in the scope of competition in regulated telecommunications markets; and
(3) recommendations for legislation the commission determines is appropriate to promote the public interest in the context of a partially competitive telecommunications market.
(c) The commission, in its assessment under Subsection (b)(1), shall specifically address any effects on universal service.
(d) A telecommunications utility shall cooperate with the commission as necessary for the commission to satisfy the requirements of this section.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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