Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3834.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose


(a)

The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b)

All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c)

The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1)

further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2)

eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3)

develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d)

The district will:

(1)

promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2)

provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential neighborhood and a commercially viable area; and

(3)

promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e)

Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f)

The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 861 (S.B. 993), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.

Source: Section 3834.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3834.­htm#3834.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3834.001
Definitions
3834.002
Harris County Improvement District No
3834.003
Purpose
3834.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3834.005
District Territory
3834.006
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3834.007
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3834.051
Board of Directors
3834.052
Qualifications
3834.053
Appointment of Directors
3834.054
Nonvoting Directors
3834.055
Quorum
3834.056
Conflicts of Interest
3834.101
Additional Powers of District
3834.102
Nonprofit Corporation
3834.103
Agreements
3834.104
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement
3834.105
Approval by City of Houston
3834.106
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3834.107
Removal of Dangerous Buildings
3834.108
Notice
3834.109
No Eminent Domain
3834.110
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3834.111
Economic Development Programs
3834.112
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
3834.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3834.152
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements
3834.153
Maintenance Tax
3834.154
Assessments
3834.155
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3834.156
Bonds and Other Obligations
3834.157
Tax and Bond Elections
3834.158
Municipality Not Required to Pay District Obligations
3834.159
Competitive Bidding
3834.201
Dissolution of District with Outstanding Debt
3834.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3834.252
Procedure for Election
3834.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3834.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3834.255
Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3834.004’s source at texas​.gov