By: Guillen H.B. No. 4632
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the implementation of cellular enhancement technology
by certain businesses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle C, Title 5, Business & Commerce Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 121 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 121. IMPLEMENTATION OF CELLULAR ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY BY
CERTAIN HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESSES
Sec. 121.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Cellular enhancement technology" means a product
authorized by a broadband service provider for the purpose of
enhancing wireless service coverage and throughput for an expected
number of users within a specified indoor or outdoor area.
(2) "High-volume business" means a business operating
in this state that regularly accommodates at least 1,000
individuals per hour on the business premises at some time during
the business's normal business hours.
Sec. 121.002. IMPLEMENTATION OF CELLULAR ENHANCEMENT
TECHNOLOGY BY CERTAIN HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESSES. A high-volume
business that provides or supports the use of an Internet
application for use by a customer on the business premises may
deploy cellular enhancement technology to ensure adequate wireless
service is available for customers of that business during the
business's normal business hours.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.