Sec. 775.016. HEARING. (a) At the time and place set for the hearing or at a later date then set, the commissioners court shall consider the petition and each issue relating to creation of the district.
(b) Any interested person may appear before the commissioners court in person or by attorney to support or oppose the creation of the district and may offer pertinent testimony.
(c) The commissioners court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine each issue relating to the creation of the district, including any matters negotiated with a consenting municipality under Section 775.014(h), and may issue incidental orders it considers proper in relation to the issues before the commissioners court. The commissioners court may adjourn the hearing as necessary.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 886, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts
Subchapter B. Creation of District
Section 775.011. Petition for Creation of District Located Wholly in One County
Section 775.012. Petition for Creation of District Located in More Than One County
Section 775.013. Contents of Petition
Section 775.014. Creation of District That Includes Municipal Territory
Section 775.015. Filing of Petition and Notice of Hearing
Section 775.017. Petition Approval
Section 775.019. Election Result and Commissioners Court Order
Section 775.020. Overlapping Districts Located Wholly in Populous County
Section 775.0205. Overlapping Districts
Section 775.021. Exclusion of Territory Located Within Other Taxing Authority
Section 775.022. Removal of Territory by Municipality
Section 775.0221. Arbitration Regarding Removed Territory
Section 775.0235. Removal of Certain Territory on Request of Municipality
Section 775.024. Consolidation of Emergency Services Districts
Section 775.0241. Taxes for Consolidated District
Section 775.025. Exclusion of Certain Territory Subject to Assessments
Section 775.026. Conversion of Rural Fire Prevention Districts to Emergency Services Districts