Tex. Transportation Code § 313.053
CHANGES IN PROCEEDINGS; PROCEDURE
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(a) The governing body of a municipality may change a plan, method, or contract for an improvement or other proceeding related to a plan, method, or contract for an improvement.
(b) A change that substantially affects the nature or quality of an improvement may not be made unless the governing body determines, by a two-thirds vote, that it is impractical to proceed with the improvement.
(c) If a substantial change is made after a hearing has been ordered or held, the governing body, in the same manner and with the same effect as provided for an original notice and hearing, shall:
(1) make a new estimate of cost;
(2) order and hold a new hearing; and
(3) give new notices.
(d) If an improvement is abandoned, the new estimate, hearing, and notices are not required.
(e) A change in or abandonment of an improvement must be with the consent of the person who contracted with the municipality for the construction of the improvement.
(f) If an improvement is abandoned, a municipality shall adopt an ordinance that has the effect of canceling:
(1) any assessment imposed for the abandoned improvement; and
(2) all other proceedings relating to the abandoned improvement.