(a) When an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity, a certificate of operating authority, or a service provider certificate of operating authority is filed, the commission shall:
(1) give notice of the application to interested parties; and
(2) if requested:
(A) set a time and place for a hearing; and
(B) give notice of the hearing.
(b) A person interested in the application may intervene at the hearing.
Official text of the Texas Utilities Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.