Amend CSSB 1783 as follows:
      On page 9, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:
      Sec. 55.4055.  STUDY REGARDING COMPETITION IN ADVANCED
SERVICES MARKET. (a)  In conjunction with fulfilling the strategic
planning objectives in Section 55.405, the commission shall study
and report to the legislature on the status of the development and
vitality of competition in the market for providing advanced
services, including the related impact on the competitive provision
of local exchange telephone service, both in the rural areas of the
state as well as the urban areas of the state.
      (b)  The report required by subsection (a) shall include
recommendations for legislation the commission determines
appropriate to promote the development and vitality of competition
in the market for providing advanced services, as well as providing
local exchange telephone service, in rural and urban areas of the
state.
      (c)  The report required by subsection (a) shall include an
evaluation of and recommendations for legislation the commission
determines appropriate regarding the impact of long distance
charges and their inputs on rural citizens who pay long distance
charges to connect with their chosen Internet service provider.
      (d)  The report required by subsection (a) shall include an
evaluation of and recommendations for legislation the commission
determines appropriate regarding the availability and cost of
high-speed transport service and the related impact on the
provision of advanced services in rural areas.
      (e)  The commission shall file the report with the
legislature not later than January 15, 2003.