Texas Transportation Code 315.066 – Hearing
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 315.066
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(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.