Sec. 286.009. APPEAL. (a) Not later than the 15th day after the date the commissioners court makes an assessment under Section 286.002, a person who owns or claims an interest in the assessed property may appeal the assessment in district court. The person may contest:
(1) the amount of the assessment;
(2) an inaccuracy, irregularity, invalidity, or insufficiency in a proceeding or contract related to the improvement or assessment; or
(3) any other matter that is not in the discretion of the commissioners court.
(b) A person who does not bring a suit within the time provided by Subsection (a):
(1) waives the right to contest a matter that might have been heard at the hearing; and
(2) is barred and estopped from contesting the assessment or any matter related to the assessment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 286 - Road Laws Relating to Specific Counties
Subchapter A. Road Improvements and Assessments by Galveston or Cameron County Commissioners Court
Section 286.001. Applicability
Section 286.002. Road Improvement and Assessment
Section 286.003. Assessment Limited
Section 286.004. Assessment of Exempt Property
Section 286.005. Apportionment of Costs
Section 286.006. Changes in Improvement Proceedings; Abandonment
Section 286.007. Notice and Other Prehearing Requirements
Section 286.010. Defenses to Actions for Assessments
Section 286.011. Word or Act of Officer or Employee
Section 286.012. Certificate of Assessment
Section 286.013. Validity of Assessment
Section 286.014. Correction of Assessment; Subsequent Assessment