Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8246.253
Hearing and Determination on Petition

(a)

The board shall consider and determine all matters brought before the board at the hearing.

(b)

If the board determines that the proposed improvements are feasible and practicable and a benefit to the public, the board shall grant the petition and order the requested election. If the board refuses the petition, the board’s reasons must be stated in the minutes of the board. The board’s decision is final.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.

Source: Section 8246.253 — Hearing and Determination on Petition, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8246.htm#8246.253 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 8246.253 — Hearing and Determination on Petition, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8246.htm#8246.253 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8246.253 Hearing and Determination on Petition

(a)

(b)

Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8246.253
Hearing and Determination on Petition