1. (a) A hearing:

   1. (1) is before the governing body of the municipality; and
   2. (2) may not be held before the 10th day after the date of notice under Section 315.065.

2. (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. (1) any matter affecting the property itself;
   2. (2) the benefit of the proposed improvement to the property;
   3. (3) a claim of liability relating to the property;
   4. (4) the proposed lighting improvements;
   5. (5) any invalidity or irregularity in a proceeding regarding the proposed improvements; or
   6. (6) any other objection to the proposed improvements.
3. (c) An objection must be filed in writing.

4. (d) At the hearing, an interested person may:

   1. (1) produce evidence and witnesses; and
   2. (2) appear in person or by attorney.

5. (e) The governing body:

   1. (1) shall give a full hearing on an objection presented under this section;
   2. (2) may, from time to time and without further notice, adjourn the hearing;
   3. (3) may inquire into and determine all facts necessary to adjudicate an objection or ascertain the special benefit to an owner; and
   4. (4) shall render a just decision in each case.

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