Texas SB1251 regulates access for certificated telecommunications providers to electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles.

Texas SB1251 amends the Utilities Code to establish rules for certificated telecommunications providers accessing electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles. It mandates that electric cooperatives provide nondiscriminatory access to telecommunications providers for placing facilities in their rights-of-way and for pole attachments. The bill also restricts the rates electric cooperatives can charge for pole attachments, ensuring they do not exceed agreed-upon contract rates or FCC-permitted rates.

Texas SB1251 regulates access for certificated telecommunications providers to electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles.

Texas SB1251 amends the Utilities Code to establish rules for certificated telecommunications providers accessing electric cooperative rights-of-way and poles. It mandates that electric cooperatives provide nondiscriminatory access to telecommunications providers for placing facilities in their rights-of-way and for pole attachments. The bill also restricts the rates electric cooperatives can charge for pole attachments, ensuring they do not exceed agreed-upon contract rates or FCC-permitted rates.