GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

(a) A transitioning company may: (1) exercise pricing flexibility in a market subject only to the price and rate standards prescribed by Sections 65.153 and 65.154; and (2) introduce a new service in a market subject only to the price and rate standards prescribed by Sections 65.153 and 65.154. (b) A transitioning company may not be required to: (1) comply with retail quality of service standards or reporting requirements in a market that is deregulated; or (2) file an earnings report with the commission unless the company is receiving support from the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan.