(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.