The Utilities Code is a compilation of a wide range of subjects affecting utilities. The Utilities Code includes four titles:

Title 1 - General Provisions
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Title 3 - Gas Regulation
Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services

This Code includes many provisions allowing joint use of right of way by utilities:

Utilities Code, Title 4,
Section 162.122
for telephone cooperatives
Utilities Code, Title 4,
Section 181.005
and
Section 181.022
for gas
Utilities Code, Title 4,
Section 181.042
for electric
Utilities Code, Title 4,
Section 181.082
for telephone and telephony
Utilities Code, Title 4,
Section 181.102
for cable television (CATV)

The Utilities Code contains the mandated minimum clearances of telecommunication and electric lines over roadways. Excavation operations that may damage underground facilities are included in Utilities Code Section 251.153, commonly referred to as .