Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 7803.109. Flood Hazard Areas

(a) The board by resolution shall designate flood hazard areas in the district if the board finds that the public health, safety, and general welfare, and the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, will be promoted by the designation.

(b) The resolution must contain field notes, a map, or both field notes and a map that describe the area to be included in a flood hazard area.

(c) Before passing a resolution designating a flood hazard area, the board shall hold at least one public hearing related to the designation. The board must publish notice of the time and place of the hearing in English in a newspaper having general circulation in Dallas County at least 15 days before the date of the hearing. A hearing may be continued from time to time until the board determines that all interested persons have had an opportunity to be heard.

(d) The board by resolution may, following notice and a hearing as required by Subsection (c), amend the designated flood hazard areas as the board determines necessary. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 135, Secs. 20, 21.)