Sec. 56.202.  DESIGNATION OF PROVIDER.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 54.001, the commission may designate a telecommunications provider under this section to provide voice-grade services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included within the certificated area of a holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity.
(b)  The commission may designate a provider only if the provider is otherwise eligible to receive universal service funds under Section 56.023(b).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.