Sec. 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.