Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 282.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 282.003 - Authority of Home-Rule Municipality to Grant Franchise

(a) The governing body of a home-rule municipality by ordinance may grant to a person a franchise to use or occupy the public grounds of the municipality.

(b) The authority to grant a franchise to use or occupy the public grounds is the exclusive authority of the governing body, and the charter of the municipality may not grant the franchise.

(c) A franchise under this section:

(1) is subject to the same petition and election provisions that apply to a franchise under Subchapter D, Chapter 311, Transportation Code; and

(2) may not extend beyond the period set for its termination.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 282.003

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/1995.