Texas HB3448 regulates access by certificated telecommunications providers to electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles.

Texas HB3448 amends the Utilities Code to establish rules for certificated telecommunications providers accessing electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles. It defines key terms such as "certificated telecommunications provider," "pole," and "pole attachment." The bill mandates that electric cooperatives provide nondiscriminatory access to telecommunications providers for facility placement and pole attachment rates. It prohibits cooperatives from charging rates exceeding those agreed upon in contracts or those permitted by the Federal Communications Commission.

Texas HB3448 regulates access by certificated telecommunications providers to electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles.

Texas HB3448 amends the Utilities Code to establish rules for certificated telecommunications providers accessing electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles. It defines key terms such as "certificated telecommunications provider," "pole," and "pole attachment." The bill mandates that electric cooperatives provide nondiscriminatory access to telecommunications providers for facility placement and pole attachment rates. It prohibits cooperatives from charging rates exceeding those agreed upon in contracts or those permitted by the Federal Communications Commission.