82R3121 RWG-D By: Munoz, Jr. H.B. No. 2442 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the telecommunications service discount for schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 58.258(a), Utilities Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Notwithstanding the pricing flexibility authorized by this subtitle, an electing company's rates for private network services may not be increased before January 1, 2024 [2012]. However, an electing company may increase a rate in accordance with the provisions of a customer specific contract. SECTION 2. Section 58.268, Utilities Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 58.268. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATION. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an electing company shall continue to comply with this subchapter until January 1, 2024 [2012], regardless of: (1) the date the company elected under this chapter; or (2) any action taken in relation to that company under Chapter 65. SECTION 3. Section 59.077(a), Utilities Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Notwithstanding the pricing flexibility authorized by this subtitle, an electing company's rates for private network services may not be increased before January 1, 2024 [2012]. SECTION 4. Section 59.083, Utilities Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 59.083. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATION. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an electing company shall continue to comply with this subchapter until January 1, 2024 [2012], regardless of: (1) the date the company elected under this chapter; or (2) any action taken in relation to that company under Chapter 65. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.