Sec. 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.
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