A CTP must provide evidence that the CTP has acquired authorization from the PUCT pursuant to state law, prior to obtaining a permit to use public right-of-way. The CTP's right to use and occupy the public right-of-way shall not be exclusive, and the city shall have the right to exercise its police powers and manage its public right-of-way, based on the Act and all other state or federal laws.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.1), adopted 5/7/02)
The CTP, and any of its affiliates, are not authorized to provide cable television service as a cable operator or to operate an open video system in the city, but must first obtain a separate franchise agreement from the city for that purpose, under such terms and conditions as may be required by law. This section does not preclude the CTP from providing its services to cable television companies. Unless a cable television operator shows proof of appropriate city authorization, nothing herein shall authorize the CTP to license, sublicense, lease, sublease or by any instrument authorize any cable television operator the right to use or utilize the transmission media or facilities of the CTP.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.2), adopted 5/7/02)
A CTP shall notify the right-of-way manager of any sale, transfer, merger or assignment of the ownership or control of a CTP's business within 30 days of such sale, transfer, merger or assignment. A CTP shall also maintain and provide current point-of-contact information with the right-of-way manager at all times during which the CTP uses the right-of-way.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.3), adopted 5/7/02)
CTPs are exempted from the following fees provided for in this article:
(1) 
Permit application fee, including expedited application fee and permit expiration fee;
(2) 
Additional permit fee;
(3) 
Saturday inspection fee;
(4) 
Registration fee.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.4), adopted 5/7/02)
Unless determined otherwise by the right-of-way manager a CTP will be exempt from the bonding requirements of this article, including sections 78-174 and 78-175, however, in the event that the right-of-way manager determines, based upon reasonable grounds, that a bond is necessary to protect the public assets, and/or the health and safety of the public, then the right-of-way manager may require that a CTP post a reasonable bond not to exceed $100,000.00. Factors to be considered in determining reasonable grounds may include, but are not limited to, a conviction for violation of this article, a general pattern of substandard adherence to the provisions of this article or the failure to comply with this article. If three years pass from the date that the right-of-way manager requires a bond of a CTP and it has not been necessary for the city to seek performance under the bond, then a bond will no longer be required pursuant to this section.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.5), adopted 5/7/02)
A CTP shall indemnify the city as specified by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code sec. 283.057, as may be amended. A CTP shall be exempt from all indemnity requirements of this article that are inconsistent with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code sec. 283.057, as amended.
(Ordinance 02-05-65, sec. 3(6.6), adopted 5/7/02)