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.