Sec. 282.003. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO GRANT FRANCHISE

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(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.

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

                    
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