CPS Energy is a political subdivision of the State of Texas organized pursuant to Texas law codified at Chapter 1502 of the Texas Government Code and, as such, is a TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. CPS Energy is exempt from certain sales and use taxes with respect to the purchase price of all materials, supplies, equipment and consumables purchased under a separated contract (including the Equipment, Software and Services) and which are incorporated into the Services.  SSN shall not invoice or charge CPS Energy for such taxes and shall be provided with a Sales Tax-Exemption Certificate upon request.  Failure by SSN to request a Sales Tax-Exemption Certificate shall not mean that CPS Energy waives its tax-exempt status. CPS Energy shall not pay any taxes for which it is exempt.