Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 386.033
Creation of Development Zone

(a)

A development zone is created to promote and encourage:

(1)

commercial development, including the development of businesses in the technology field;

(2)

workforce development;

(3)

excellence in education through cooperation with public schools, junior colleges, and institutions of higher education;

(4)

public and private sector partnerships; and

(5)

the revitalization of neighborhoods.

(b)

The governing body of a municipality or county, individually or in combination with other municipalities, by ordinance or order may create as a development zone an area within its jurisdiction that meets the criteria under Section 386.031 (Criteria for Development Zone Creation).

(c)

Each creating body must hold a public hearing before adopting an ordinance or order under this section.

(d)

The governing body of a county may not designate territory in the jurisdiction of a municipality as part of a proposed development zone unless the governing body of the municipality also designates the territory.

(e)

A development zone created under this section is a:

(1)

political subdivision of the state; and

(2)

special district.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1390, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2001.

Source: Section 386.033 — Creation of Development Zone, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­386.­htm#386.­033 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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