Texas Local Government Code 324.023 – Hearing
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(a) At the hearing, evidence shall be taken as in civil cases in the county court. The commissioners court shall hear all arguments for and against the creation of the district.
(b) The hearing may be adjourned from time to time on good cause shown.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 324.023
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The commissioners court shall grant the petition and order the election on the issue of the creation of the district if the court finds that:
(1) the petition is signed by the required number of registered voters in the county;
(2) the district will serve the purposes prescribed by § 324.001; and
(3) the district does not include any incorporated area.