SECTION 26.203. Rate Policies for Small Local Exchange Companies (SLECs)

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(a) This subsection applies to small local exchange carriers as defined in §26.5 of this title (relating to Definitions).
(b) Notwithstanding §26.201(a)-(c) of this title (relating to Cost of Service) , a SLEC's future construction plans and operational changes may be considered in evaluating the overall reasonableness of the SLEC's current rates.
(c) The commission may not initiate an inquiry under the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §53.151 into the overall reasonableness of the current rates of a SLEC more frequently than every three years from the date of a commission order setting reasonable rates under PURA §53.151 or §53.102.

Source Note: The provisions of this §26.203 adopted to be effective March 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 1383

                    
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