Texas Utilities Code 17.009 – Protection of Residential Telephone Service Applicants and Customers
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(a) A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not deny an applicant’s request to become a residential customer on the basis of the applicant’s credit history or credit score.
(b) A provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services may not use a credit score or credit history as the basis for determining price for service:
(1) for an existing residential customer; or
(2) in response to an applicant’s request to become a residential customer.
Terms Used In Texas Utilities Code 17.009
- Credit Score: A number, roughly between 300 and 800, that measures an individual's credit worthiness. The most well-known type of credit score is the FICO score. This score represents the answer from a mathematical formula that assigns numerical values to various pieces of information in your credit report. Source: OCC
(c) This section does not limit the authority of a provider of basic local telecommunications services and nonbasic network services to require a deposit, advance payment, or credit limit as a condition of service.