Texas § 58.001 POLICY.

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§ 58.001 — POLICY.

Texas § 58.001

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Tex. Utilities Code Code Ann. § 58.001 (2026).

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Sec. 58.001. POLICY. Considering the status of competition in the telecommunications industry, it is the policy of this state to:

(1)provide a framework for an orderly transition from the traditional regulation of return on invested capital to a fully competitive telecommunications marketplace in which all telecommunications providers compete on fair terms;

(2)preserve and enhance universal telecommunications service at affordable rates;

(3)upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure of this state;

(4)promote network interconnectivity; and

(5)promote diversity in the supply of telecommunications services and innovative products and services throughout the entire state, including urban and rural areas.

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Sec. 58.001. POLICY. Considering the status of competition in the telecommunications industry, it is the policy of this state to:
(1) provide a framework for an orderly transition from the traditional regulation of return on invested capital to a fully competitive telecommunications marketplace in which all telecommunications providers compete on fair terms;
(2) preserve and enhance universal telecommunications service at affordable rates;
(3) upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure of this state;
(4) promote network interconnectivity; and
(5) promote diversity in the supply of telecommunications services and innovative products and services throughout the entire state, including urban and rural areas.