Sec. 67.063. OBJECTION; HEARING. (a) If, not later than the 20th day after the date notice is sent, a commissioner receives a written objection to the application from any person who appears to have a legitimate interest in the application, the board shall hold a hearing as provided by this section.
(b) The board shall hold the hearing not later than the 20th day after the date the 20-day period provided by Subsection (a) expires.
(c) The board shall give notice of the hearing to:
(1) each applicant;
(2) each person objecting to the application; and
(3) any other person the board determines is interested in the proceedings.
(d) The hearing shall be open to the public and held at a convenient public place in one of the ports that would be affected by the change. Each party who demonstrates a legitimate interest in the application is entitled to be heard, to present evidence, and, to the extent the board considers practical, to cross-examine testifying witnesses.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 67 - Galveston County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Section 67.061. Pilotage Rate Change
Section 67.062. Pilotage Rate Change Application
Section 67.063. Objection; Hearing
Section 67.064. Board Action on Application
Section 67.065. Pilot Financial Report
Section 67.066. Factors for Board Consideration
Section 67.068. Reporting and Stenographic Costs
Section 67.070. Emergency Pilotage Rates
Section 67.071. Pilot Services Required