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The undersigned Applicant for service (hereinafter called the “Applicant”) hereby applies for electric service from the Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc., Bandera, Texas 78003 (hereinafter called the “Cooperative”), upon the following terms and conditions:

1. If not an existing member of the Cooperative, Applicant will be assessed a $25 membership fee upon submitting Application for Service.
2. Upon termination of this agreement, as provided below, the Applicant shall be entitled to a refund of such membership fee, provided all electric energy and other charges owed by the Applicant to the Cooperative are paid.
3. Upon termination of either (1) active electric utility service or (2) this agreement, the Member acknowledges the continuing responsibility for providing a valid forwarding address to the Cooperative for all future correspondence, including with regard to the Cooperative’s future patronage allocations or the Member’s receipts of patronage payments. The Member therefore agrees that the Member’s failure to provide a valid mailing address will be deemed as the Member’s voluntary contribution to the Cooperative (student scholarship fund, etc.) of all remaining patronage allocations and payments associated with the membership.
4. Applicant will provide an excellent letter of credit from their current utility provider (must show 12 months of continuous service and no more than 1 late payment) or make a deposit (deposit based on service location), if required, as set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff. Said tariff is a part of this agreement to the same extent as if fully set out herein and is on file and available at the Cooperative’s offices and website BanderaElectric.com.
5. The Applicant does hereby grant to the Cooperative the right to enter the land of the Applicant at all reasonable times to survey, design, stake, place, construct, operate, repair, maintain, relocate, or replace an electric distribution, fiber optic and/or service line or system, including the right to install the Cooperative’s service lock as necessary. It is further agreed that the Cooperative is herein granted the right to cut and trim trees and shrubbery to the extent necessary for said survey and other activities, and the right to clear the land within a right-of-way of 10 feet either side of all electric lines and guy wires on Applicant’s property and to keep it clear of all brush, trees, structures, and other obstructions, including the right to cut and trim all dead, weak, leaning, or dangerous trees located outside of said rights-of-way area which are tall enough to strike the electric facilities in falling. Nothing shall be placed or permitted to remain within the rights-of-way which may damage or interfere with the installation and maintenance of the electric system. It is further understood that the Cooperative shall not be liable for either direct or consequential damages to Applicant’s property, real and/or personal, resulting or arising from any action taken by Cooperative employees in carrying out work or activities associated with design and construction of the electric service applied for herein, except when the negligence of Cooperative employees was the sole proximate cause of said damage. It is understood that, where required, the Cooperative will use its best efforts in obtaining right-of-way easements over land belonging to third parties, however, it is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that, if the Cooperative is unable to obtain said easements from third parties, there is no liability for service under this application until said easements can be obtained. It is further understood that the Cooperative is not required herein to undertake condemnation proceedings, or pay for the easements herein contemplated, and it is further agreed that the Applicant will, if necessary, be responsible for obtaining necessary easements from third parties.
6. The Applicant does hereby agree to comply with and be bound by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Cooperative, and such rules and regulations as may from time to time be adopted by the Cooperative. It is expressly agreed that electric service applied for herein is to be provided for and taken in accordance with the provisions of this agreement and the Cooperative’s tariff. Applicant agrees to have the installation wired so it meets the National Electric Code requirements and Cooperative’s wiring specifications, as well as other applicable standards that may be imposed by law, ordinance, or regulations. Applicant acknowledges that said compliance is Applicant’s sole responsibility and is not monitored or inspected by the Cooperative and agrees to maintain all wiring, motors, and electrical apparatus so that it will be safe to use and will not interfere with service to other consumers on the Cooperative’s system.
7. If a new line extension is required, it is expressly understood that there is no liability for service under this application until any applicable “Engineering Fee” or “Contribution in Aid of Construction” charges have been paid in full as set forth in the Cooperative’s Tariff. Applicant hereby agrees to furnish true and correct information in conjunction with this application as requested and provided for in the Applicant’s Service Data form which is attached hereto and made a part of this application.
8. Applicant promises to pay to the Cooperative for service hereunder at rates set forth in the Cooperative’s applicable rate schedule and shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff as may be from time to time adopted by the Cooperative. If the Applicant fails to pay any monies hereunder, the Cooperative may initiate proceedings to discontinue electric or internet service to the Applicant. Failure of the Cooperative to exercise such option to discontinue service in the event of Applicant’s failure to pay shall in no event constitute a waiver of the Cooperative’s right to discontinue service, and each day of breach by nonpayment thereafter by Applicant shall constitute a separate breach of this Agreement. Should the classification of the account be misrepresented, changed, or in error, the Cooperative reserves the right to apply the correct rate schedule and adjust billings accordingly. The Cooperative may collect any amounts owed it by the Applicant for electric energy or other service delivered, and if Applicant becomes delinquent in the account with Cooperative, the Cooperative may sue Applicant in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain judgment or other legal relief for same. Applicant hereby agrees that in the event of default in the payment of any monies due hereunder to the Cooperative, and the Cooperative places such account in the hands of any attorney or other agency for collection, Applicant agrees to pay at Bandera, Texas all reasonable attorney’s fees and 35% in collection expenses incurred in such manner.
9. The Cooperative shall not be liable for the interruption of electric power or energy by acts of God or other circumstances as set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff.
10. It is further understood and agreed between Cooperative and Applicant that the venue of any and all litigation arising out of breaches of the provisions of this agreement shall be in Bandera County, Texas.
11. This agreement shall become effective on the date written above and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party giving to the other, a one month notice in writing.

The undersigned Applicant for service (hereinafter called the “Applicant”) hereby applies for electric service from the Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc., Bandera, Texas 78003 (hereinafter called the “Cooperative”), upon the following terms and conditions:

1. If not an existing member of the Cooperative, Applicant will be assessed a $25 membership fee upon submitting Application for Service.
2. Upon termination of this agreement, as provided below, the Applicant shall be entitled to a refund of such membership fee, provided all electric energy and other charges owed by the Applicant to the Cooperative are paid.
3. Upon termination of either (1) active electric utility service or (2) this agreement, the Member acknowledges the continuing responsibility for providing a valid forwarding address to the Cooperative for all future correspondence, including with regard to the Cooperative’s future patronage allocations or the Member’s receipts of patronage payments. The Member therefore agrees that the Member’s failure to provide a valid mailing address will be deemed as the Member’s voluntary contribution to the Cooperative (student scholarship fund, etc.) of all remaining patronage allocations and payments associated with the membership.
4. Applicant will provide an excellent letter of credit from their current utility provider (must show 12 months of continuous service and no more than 1 late payment) or make a deposit (deposit based on service location), if required, as set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff. Said tariff is a part of this agreement to the same extent as if fully set out herein and is on file and available at the Cooperative’s offices and website BanderaElectric.com.
5. The Applicant does hereby grant to the Cooperative the right to enter the land of the Applicant at all reasonable times to survey, design, stake, place, construct, operate, repair, maintain, relocate, or replace an electric distribution, fiber optic and/or service line or system, including the right to install the Cooperative’s service lock as necessary. It is further agreed that the Cooperative is herein granted the right to cut and trim trees and shrubbery to the extent necessary for said survey and other activities, and the right to clear the land within a right-of-way of 10 feet either side of all electric lines and guy wires on Applicant’s property and to keep it clear of all brush, trees, structures, and other obstructions, including the right to cut and trim all dead, weak, leaning or dangerous trees located outside of said rights-of-way area which are tall enough to strike the electric facilities in falling. Nothing shall be placed or permitted to remain within the rights-of-way which may damage or interfere with the installation and maintenance of the electric system. It is further understood that the Cooperative shall not be liable for either direct or consequential damages to Applicant’s property, real and/or personal, resulting or arising from any action taken by Cooperative employees in carrying out work or activities associated with design and construction of the electric service applied for herein, except when the negligence of Cooperative employees was the sole proximate cause of said damage. It is understood that, where required, the Cooperative will use its best efforts in obtaining right-of-way easements over land belonging to third parties, however, it is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that, if the Cooperative is unable to obtain said easements from third parties, there is no liability for service under this application until said easements can be obtained. It is further understood that the Cooperative is not required herein to undertake condemnation proceedings, or pay for the easements herein contemplated, and it is further agreed that the Applicant will, if necessary, be responsible for obtaining necessary easements from third parties.
6. The Applicant does hereby agree to comply with and be bound by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Cooperative, and such rules and regulations as may from time to time be adopted by the Cooperative. It is expressly agreed that electric service applied for herein is to be provided for and taken in accordance with the provisions of this agreement and the Cooperative’s tariff. Applicant agrees to have the installation wired so it meets the National Electric Code requirements and Cooperative’s wiring specifications, as well as other applicable standards that may be imposed by law, ordinance, or regulations. Applicant acknowledges that said compliance is Applicant’s sole responsibility and is not monitored or inspected by the Cooperative and agrees to maintain all wiring, motors, and electrical apparatus so that it will be safe to use and will not interfere with service to other consumers on the Cooperative’s system.
7. If a new line extension is required, it is expressly understood that there is no liability for service under this application until any applicable “Engineering Fee” or “Contribution in Aid of Construction” charges have been paid in full as set forth in the Cooperative’s Tariff. Applicant hereby agrees to furnish true and correct information in conjunction with this application as requested and provided for in the Applicant’s Service Data form which is attached hereto and made a part of this application.
8. Applicant promises to pay to the Cooperative for service hereunder at rates set forth in the Cooperative’s applicable rate schedule and shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff as may be from time to time adopted by the Cooperative. If the Applicant fails to pay any monies hereunder, the Cooperative may initiate proceedings to discontinue electric or internet service to the Applicant. Failure of the Cooperative to exercise such option to discontinue service in the event of Applicant’s failure to pay shall in no event constitute a waiver of the Cooperative’s right to discontinue service, and each day of breach by nonpayment thereafter by Applicant shall constitute a separate breach of this Agreement. Should the classification of the account be misrepresented, changed, or in error, the Cooperative reserves the right to apply the correct rate schedule and adjust billings accordingly. The Cooperative may collect any amounts owed it by the Applicant for electric energy or other service delivered, and if Applicant becomes delinquent in the account with Cooperative, the Cooperative may sue Applicant in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain judgment or other legal relief for same. Applicant hereby agrees that in the event of default in the payment of any monies due hereunder to the Cooperative, and the Cooperative places such account in the hands of any attorney or other agency for collection, Applicant agrees to pay at Bandera, Texas all reasonable attorney’s fees and 35% in collection expenses incurred in such manner.
9. The Cooperative shall not be liable for the interruption of electric power or energy by acts of God or other circumstances as set forth in the Cooperative’s tariff.
10. It is further understood and agreed between Cooperative and Applicant that the venue of any and all litigation arising out of breaches of the provisions of this agreement shall be in Bandera County, Texas.
11. This agreement shall become effective on the date written above and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party giving to the other, a one month notice in writing.

This is an excerpt from BEC Fiber’s Terms of Service Agreement.

In return for receiving the Services, you promise to pay BEC Fiber as follows:

2(a) Term. Unless you notify BEC Fiber that you wish to cancel the Services, BEC Fiber will automatically renew the Services on a month-to-month basis at the applicable rate in effect at the time.

2(b) Cancellation by You. You may cancel the Services at any time for any reason by notifying BEC Fiber. Your notice is effective 30 days after BEC receives it. If the Services are cancelled prior to the end of the Minimum Service Term, you shall pay the lump sum amount for the months remaining on the Service Plan in place. You shall also pay all other fees and charges accrued or otherwise payable under the Terms.

3(a) Recurring Charges. You will pay in advance, at our rates in effect at the time, for all Services ordered by you or anyone who uses the Equipment or who uses the Services, with or without your permission, until the Services are canceled. The outstanding balance is due in full each month. BEC Fiber may, in its discretion, accept partial payments, which will be applied to the oldest outstanding statement. No “payment in full” notation or other restrictive endorsement written on your payments will restrict BEC Fiber’s ability to collect all amounts owing to BEC Fiber. If you do not pay your statements on time, BEC may reduce your Services to a minimum service level, at rates in effect at the time, restrict the availability or renewability of your Services options, require immediate payment for Services ordered, or deactivate your Services. A $25 delinquent fee may be added to your account if your statement is not paid on time.

3(b) Taxes. You will pay all state and local taxes or other governmental fees and charges, if any, which are assessed including any such taxes, fees or charges assessed against discounted fees or service credits.

3(c) Construction, Installation and Other Administrative Fees. BEC Fiber will charge fees that arise in specific circumstances to those customers responsible for them. These fees include construction, installation, activation, additional equipment, late charges, change of service charges, deactivation, and returned payment. This list is not exclusive, and BEC Fiber reserves the right to modify these fees to charge additional fees. These fees, and any other applicable fees, may be reviewed at BEC Fiber

3(d) Billing Statements. BEC Fiber will send you a statement for each billing cycle. The first month billing will include a prorated amount from the date of installation to your cycle billing in addition to your package amount. Every month there after you will be billed your BEC Fiber package amount. The statement will show: (1) payments, credits, purchases and any other charges to your accounts, (2) the amount you owe BEC Fiber and (3) the payment due date. BEC members will receive their BEC Fiber statement on electric statement for BEC electric services.

3(e) Billing Disputes. If you have questions, you must contact BEC Fiber within 60 days of receiving the statement in question. Undisputed portions of the statement must be paid by the due date to avoid a late fee and possible reduction or deactivation of the Services.

3(f) Collection Costs. If you fail to pay any amounts you owe BEC Fiber you may be subject to collections by BEC Fiber or your account may be referred to a third party collection agency. To the extent permitted by law, you will pay BEC Fiber any costs and fees BEC Fiber reasonably incurs to collect amounts you owe.