Section 231.081 - Special Exceptions(a) The commissioners court may grant a special exception to an ordinance adopted under this subchapter if the court finds that the grant of the special exception will not be contrary to the public interest and that a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in an unnecessary hardship.(b) The commissioners court shall adopt procedures governing applications, notice, hearings, and other matters relating to the grant of a special exception.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 231.081
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.