The bill amends the definitions of "cable service" and "video service" within the Texas Utilities Code. It clarifies that "cable service" does not include video programming accessed via Internet services, such as streaming content. Additionally, the definition of "video service" is expanded to specify that it does not include video services provided by commercial mobile service providers, direct-to-home satellite services, or any video programming accessed through Internet services.

These changes aim to delineate the scope of cable and video services more clearly, particularly in the context of emerging technologies and services that utilize the Internet. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 66.002 (Utilities Code 66)