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Municipal Rights-of-Way Issues

Implementation of HB 1777 (76th Leg - Spring 1999)

Welcome to the web page for municipal rights-of-way (ROW). Here you will be able to view access line rates for your municipality and for municipalities throughout Texas, find certificated telecommunications providers (CTPs) and city contact information, and find out about PUC project and events relating to municipal rights-of-way issues. For detailed information please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.


Public Access Pages

Project 31973
Rulemaking related to implementing SB5 amendments to Chapter 283 Local Govt. Code

Rules and Laws Relating to Municipal ROW Management:
View a Copy of HB 1777 and Chapter 26, Subchapter R, Provisions Relating To Municipal Regulation and Rights-Of-Way Management.

ROW News
Relevant information about municipalities (such as newly participating municipalities) and providers.

Access Line Rates
Here you can view the access line rates for Texas municipalities.

CTP and Municipality Contact Information
Here you will find basic contact information for CTPs and municipal governments.

Newly Participating Municipalities
Municipalities that are newly incorporated or for those which the PUC has not yet established access line rates, will need to submit base amount and allocation information to the PUC.

PUC Municipal Rights-of-Way Projects
Here you will find information on the completed and ongoing projects that relate to municipal rights-of-way.

ROW Orders and Policy
Here you will find Commission orders address Chapter 283.

Chapter 283 Violations

  • Staff Guidelines for Assessing Administrative Penalties
  • Notice of Violation Frequently Asked Questions
  • Submit Response to Notice of Violation



    Password Protected Pages

    A new version of the Municipality Access Reporting System is now available by using your confidential login and password. You may use it to submit your line counts, obtain quarterly reports or update contact information.

    Municipality Login:
    Municipalities for which the PUC has already established access line rates may find their quarterly access line count reports or submit revised city contact information. Please contact MARS@puc.state.tx.us or call 512-936-7377 to receive your confidential login and password.

    CTP Login:
    Submit quarterly access line count reports to the PUC or update contact information here. Please contact, MARS@puc.state.tx.us or call 512-936-7377 to receive your confidential login and password.


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    Last Updated: 01/05/09