85R10805 JCG/GRM-D
By: Goldman H.B. No. 3880
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to required notice by telecommunications utilities to
owners or managers of a multiunit complex before performing work.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 64, Utilities Code, is amended by adding
Subchapter F to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER F. SERVICES AT MULTIUNIT COMPLEXES
Sec. 64.251. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Cable service provider" and "video service
provider" have the meanings assigned by Section 66.002.
(2) "Multiunit complex" has the meaning assigned by
Section 92.151, Property Code.
(3) "Telecommunications provider" has the meaning
assigned by Section 51.002.
Sec. 64.252. REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICES AT MULTIUNIT
COMPLEXES. (a) Before a cable service provider, video service
provider, or telecommunications provider provides on-site services
at a multiunit complex, the provider, or an agent or employee of the
provider, must:
(1) provide written notice to the owner or manager of
the multiunit complex;
(2) agree in writing to comply with the rules and
regulations of the owner or manager of the complex while on the
property; and
(3) obtain express written authorization from the
owner or manager of the complex to work at a specific portion of the
complex.
(b) The written notice described by Subsection (a) must
include:
(1) the full name of the provider, or if a contractor
is acting on behalf of the provider, the full name of the contractor
providing the services;
(2) the full name of each employee of the provider or
contractor that will be providing the services, and if applicable,
the identification number of each employee;
(3) a description of the services to be provided,
including the area of the property on which services will be
provided and the building and unit number; and
(4) the date on which services are to be provided.
(c) On request by the provider or an agent or employee of the
provider, the manager of the multiunit complex shall provide in
writing the manager's rules and regulations relating to the
multiunit complex.
(d) The provider is liable for damages caused by the
negligence of the provider or an agent or employee of the provider.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.