Tex. Utilities Code § 252.008
EASEMENTS; INDEMNITY
Texas · Texas Utilities Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Utilities Code § 252.008, EASEMENTS; INDEMNITY, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/578302
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(a) A cable operator is responsible for obtaining all rights-of-way and easements necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the operator's pole attachments.
(b) An electric cooperative is not required to obtain or expand a right-of-way or easement to accommodate a pole attachment requested by a cable operator.
(c) An electric cooperative is not liable if a cable operator is prevented from placing or maintaining a pole attachment because the cable operator did not obtain a necessary right-of-way or easement.
(d) A cable operator shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the electric cooperative and the cooperative's members, directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against any liability resulting from the cable operator's failure to obtain a necessary right-of-way or an easement for a pole attachment.