Texas § LG.43.0673 - PUBLIC HEARING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § LG.43.0673 — PUBLIC HEARING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ LG.43.0673. PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING. (a) Before a municipality may adopt an ordinance annexing an area under this subchapter, the governing body of the municipality must conduct one public hearing. (c) During the public hearing, the governing body: (1) must provide persons interested in the annexation the opportunity to be heard; and (2) may adopt an ordinance annexing the area. (d) The municipality must post notice of the hearing on the municipality's Internet website if the municipality has an Internet website and publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and in the area proposed for annexation. The notice for the hearing must be: (1) published at least once on or after the 20th day but before the 10th day before the date of the hearing; and (2) posted on the municipality's Internet website on or after the 20th day but before the 10th day before the date of the hearing and must remain posted until the date of the hearing. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6 ), Sec. 26, eff. December 1, 2017. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347 ), Sec. 3.01, eff. May 24, 2019. SUBCHAPTER C-4. ANNEXATION OF AREAS WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 200 BY PETITION
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § LG.43.0673
What does The Texas Constitution § LG.43.0673 cover?
Section LG.43.0673 ("PUBLIC HEARING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § LG.43.0673?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § LG.43.0673" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § LG.43.0673 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.