Sec. 60.003.  COMMISSION AUTHORITY.  (a)  The commission may:
(1)  establish procedures with respect to a policy stated in this subchapter or Subchapters B-H;   and
(2)  resolve a dispute that arises under a policy described by Subdivision (1).
(b)  The commission shall adopt procedures for a proceeding under Subchapters B and C.  A procedure may:
(1)  limit discovery;  and
(2)  for purposes of cross-examination align any party, other than the office, with another party that has a similar position.
(c)  In adopting a procedure under this section and in resolving a dispute, the commission shall consider the action's effect on:
(1)  consumers;
(2)  competitors;  and
(3)  the incumbent local exchange company.
(d)  The commission, by order or rule, may not implement a requirement that is contrary to a federal law or rule.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.