Sec. 312.066. ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES. (a) The amount of an assessment made by the governing body of a municipality with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants may equal the entire cost of a sidewalk, curb, gutter, or improvement other than a street intersection.
(b) The governing body of a municipality making an assessment under this section shall follow applicable procedures in Section 311.095.
(c) The amount of an assessment may not exceed the special benefit the property receives in enhanced value to the property.
(d) An assessment under this section may be made only after the owner of the abutting property has:
(1) been given notice of the assessment; and
(2) the opportunity to contest the assessment before the governing body of the municipality.
(e) The governing body of the municipality may by ordinance adopt rules for the notice and opportunity to contest an assessment under this section.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Municipal Streets
Chapter 312 - Control of Highway Assets
Subchapter D. Special Assessment
Section 312.062. Assessment Following Void or Erroneous Assessment
Section 312.063. Notice of Assessment
Section 312.064. Assessment Lien and Liability
Section 312.065. Time Limit on Assessment