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Texas Transportation Code - Section 68.064. Objection; Hearing

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§ 68.064. OBJECTION;  HEARING.  (a) If, not later than the 
20th day after the date notice of an application for a rate change 
is sent, a commissioner receives a written objection to the 
application from any person who appears to have a legitimate 
interest in the application, the board shall hold a hearing as 
provided by this section.
	(b)  The board shall hold the hearing not later than the 20th 
day after the date the 20-day period provided by Subsection (a) 
expires.
	(c)  The board shall give notice of the hearing to:                            
		(1)  each applicant;                                                          
		(2)  each person objecting to the application;  and                           
		(3)  any other person the board determines is 
interested in the proceedings.
	(d)  The hearing shall be open to the public and held at a 
convenient public place in one of the ports that would be affected 
by the change.  Each party who demonstrates a legitimate interest in 
the application is entitled to be heard, to present evidence, and, 
to the extent the board considers practical, to cross-examine 
testifying witnesses.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    

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