(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 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.
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