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(a) The authority must hold a public hearing on the matters set forth in a resolution calling for the creation of a pollution control district before the proposed district is established.
(b) The hearing may be held in connection or concurrently with another public hearing, meeting, or proceeding conducted by the board.
(c) The hearing must be held within the boundaries of the proposed pollution control district.
(d) The hearing may be conducted by:
(1) a majority of the board;
(2) one or more directors; or
(3) one or more authority employees, as designated by the board.
(e) If the hearing is conducted by fewer than a majority of directors in accordance with Subsection (d)(2) or (3), the individual or individuals conducting the hearing may accept evidence and make recommendations to the board on any proposed changes to the resolution.
(f) Notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the proposed pollution control district not more than 30 days before the date of the hearing and not less than 15 days before the date of the hearing. Except as otherwise provided by this section, Chapter 551, Government Code, applies to notice of a public hearing under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 8513.0803. Public Hearing on Creation of Pollution Control District; Notice - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-8513-0803/
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