Tex. Transp. Code Section 70.063
Objection; Hearing


(a)

If, not later than the 20th day after the date notice is sent, a commissioner receives a written objection to the application from any person who appears to have a legitimate interest in the application, the board shall hold a hearing as provided by this section.

(b)

The board shall hold the hearing not later than the 20th day after the date the 20-day period provided by Subsection (a) expires.

(c)

The board shall give notice of the hearing to:

(1)

each applicant;

(2)

each person objecting to the application; and

(3)

any other person the board determines is interested in the proceedings.

(d)

The hearing shall be open to the public and held at a convenient time and place in one of the ports that would be affected by the change. Each party who demonstrates a legitimate interest in the application is entitled to be heard, to present evidence, and, to the extent the board considers practical, to cross-examine testifying witnesses.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Section 70.063 — Objection; Hearing, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­70.­htm#70.­063 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 70.063’s source at texas​.gov