Texas Transportation Code - Section 70.063. Objection; Hearing
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§ 70.063. OBJECTION; HEARING. (a) If, not later than the
20th day after the date notice 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 time and 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.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Section: 70.040 70.041 70.042 70.043 70.044 70.061 70.062 70.063 70.064 70.065 70.066 70.067 70.068 70.069 70.070
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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