§ 17.013. Tolling order.

Sec. XIII. 

A.

If the franchising authority is unable to determine, based upon the material submitted by the regulated cable operator that the existing rates or proposed rate increase(s) are reasonable or if the regulated cable operator has submitted a cost of service showing, then the franchise authority may toll the 30 day deadline for an additional 90 days in cases not involving cost of service showings or for an additional 150 days in cases involving cost of service showings.

B.

In order for the franchising authority to toll the 30-day period pursuant to this section, the franchising authority must issue an order explaining that additional time and/or information is necessary in order for the franchising authority to act upon the existing rates or the proposed rate increase. Said order must be in writing, by resolution adopted within said 30-day period.

C.

The franchising authority shall send a copy of the tolling order to the regulated cable operator by first class mail within seven days after the effective date of the decision.