Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 382.051
Governing Body; Terms

If a county elects to delegate the authority granted under this chapter, it shall appoint a board of seven directors to serve staggered two-year terms, with three or four directors’ terms expiring June 1 of each year to manage the economic development project or, at the option of the county, govern the district.

Transferred from Local Government Code, Subchapter C, Chapter 372 and amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 15.009, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 382.051 — Governing Body; Terms, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.382.htm#382.051 (accessed May 26, 2025).

382.001
Definitions 382.002
Applicability 382.003
Nature of District 382.004
County May Establish District 382.005
Applicability 382.006
Establishment of Economic Development Projects 382.051
Governing Body 382.052
Eligibility 382.053
Vacancies 382.054
Conflicts of Interest 382.055
Compensation 382.056
Oath and Bond 382.101
County’s General Powers and Duties 382.102
Development Agreements 382.103
Economic Development Agreement 382.104
Contracts 382.105
Procurement Contracts 382.106
Rules 382.107
Fees 382.108
Rules 382.109
Road Projects 382.110
Utilities 382.111
Service Plan Required 382.112
No Eminent Domain 382.113
Annexation or Exclusion of Land 382.151
No Tax Abatements 382.152
Bonds 382.153
Authority to Impose Assessments and Ad Valorem, Sales and Use, and Hotel Occupancy Taxes 382.154
Use of Revenue from Taxes 382.155
Hotel Occupancy Tax 382.156
Sales and Use Tax 382.157
Ad Valorem Tax 382.158
Borrowing 382.159
Repayment of Costs 382.201
Liabilities 382.202
Authority to Impose Taxes of Assessments After Partial or Complete Annexation 382.1555
Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax for Any Purpose

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 382.051 — Governing Body; Terms, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.382.htm#382.051 (last accessed May 10, 2025).