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TX SB924

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "video service" in the Utilities Code to explicitly exclude direct-to-home satellite services transmitted directly to customers without using public rights-of-way

  • Excludes video programming accessed via internet services, including streaming content, from the definition of "video service"

  • Preserves the obligation of holders of state-issued certificates of franchise authority as of September 1, 2025 to continue paying compensation for use of public rights-of-way

  • Protects ongoing litigation by maintaining the chapter's application to compensation claims for services provided before September 1, 2025 by parties involved in related litigation as of January 1, 2025

  • Preserves municipalities' existing rights to bring legal actions against certificate holders or non-holders under Chapter 66 of the Utilities Code

Legislative Description

Relating to entities that provide video services.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications & Broadband Subcommittee4/9/2025
Business & Commerce2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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