Tex. Transportation Code § 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.