Texas SB2860 amends the emergency service fee for wireless 9-1-1 services, adjusting distribution and usage rules.

Texas SB2860 amends the emergency service fee collected by wireless service providers for 9-1-1 services. The bill mandates a monthly fee of 50 cents per wireless telecommunications connection, with adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The collected fees are to be used for 9-1-1 services, including automatic number and location identification, and next generation 9-1-1 service deployment. The bill specifies that the remaining funds not distributed to certain districts are to be deposited into the 9-1-1 services fee account.

Texas SB2860 amends the emergency service fee for wireless 9-1-1 services, adjusting distribution and usage rules.

Texas SB2860 amends the emergency service fee collected by wireless service providers for 9-1-1 services. The bill mandates a monthly fee of 50 cents per wireless telecommunications connection, with adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The collected fees are to be used for 9-1-1 services, including automatic number and location identification, and next generation 9-1-1 service deployment. The bill specifies that the remaining funds not distributed to certain districts are to be deposited into the 9-1-1 services fee account.