Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Payment of Costs
Section 315.066. Hearing

Sec. 315.066. HEARING. (a) A hearing:
(1) is before the governing body of the municipality; and
(2) may not be held before the 10th day after the date of notice under Section 315.065.
(b) At any time before the close of the hearing, a person interested in property that may be claimed to be subject to assessment under this chapter is entitled to be heard on:
(1) any matter affecting the property itself;
(2) the benefit of the proposed improvement to the property;
(3) a claim of liability relating to the property;
(4) the proposed lighting improvements;
(5) any invalidity or irregularity in a proceeding regarding the proposed improvements; or
(6) any other objection to the proposed improvements.
(c) An objection must be filed in writing.
(d) At the hearing, an interested person may:
(1) produce evidence and witnesses; and
(2) appear in person or by attorney.
(e) The governing body:
(1) shall give a full hearing on an objection presented under this section;
(2) may, from time to time and without further notice, adjourn the hearing;
(3) may inquire into and determine all facts necessary to adjudicate an objection or ascertain the special benefit to an owner; and
(4) shall render a just decision in each case.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.