§ 55.121 Definitions
§ 55.122 Exemptions
§ 55.1225 Applicability
§ 55.123 Notice of Use of Device to Telecommunications Utility
§ 55.124 Random or Sequential Number Calling
§ 55.125 Hours When Use Prohibited
§ 55.126 Device Disconnection
§ 55.127 Contents of Recorded Message
§ 55.128 Duration of Recorded Message
§ 55.129 Permit Required
§ 55.130 Permit
§ 55.131 Permit Fee
§ 55.132 Notification of Change
§ 55.133 Notification of Local Exchange Company
§ 55.134 Complaints and Enforcement
§ 55.135 Revocation of Permit
§ 55.136 Disconnection of Service
§ 55.137 Administrative Penalty
§ 55.138 Criminal Penalty

Terms Used In Texas Utilities Code Chapter 55 > Subchapter F - Automatic Dial Announcing Devices

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a set of United States statutes added as Title VIII of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Its purpose is to ensure ethical practices in the collection of consumer debts and to provide consumers with an avenue for disputing and obtaining validation of debt information in order to ensure the information's accuracy. It is often used in conjunction with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005