Texas § SD.8246.253 - HEARING AND DETERMINATION ON PETITION

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§ SD.8246.253. HEARING AND DETERMINATION ON PETITION

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.

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