Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3855.004
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 community and business center; 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, parking, 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1092 (H.B. 4798), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3855.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3855.­htm#3855.­004 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

3855.001
Definitions
3855.002
Nature of District
3855.003
Purpose
3855.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3855.005
Initial District Territory
3855.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3855.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3855.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3855.051
Governing Body
3855.052
Appointment of Directors
3855.054
Nonvoting Directors
3855.055
Quorum
3855.101
Additional Powers
3855.102
Nonprofit Corporation
3855.103
Agreements
3855.104
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement
3855.105
Approval by City
3855.106
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3855.107
Economic Development Programs
3855.108
No Eminent Domain
3855.109
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3855.151
Public Transit System
3855.152
Parking Facilities Authorized
3855.153
Rules
3855.154
Financing of Public Transit System or Parking Facilities
3855.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3855.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3855.203
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3855.204
Method of Notice for Hearing
3855.205
Assessments
3855.206
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3855.207
No Ad Valorem Taxes
3855.208
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3855.209
City Not Required to Pay District Obligations
3855.210
Competitive Bidding
3855.211
Assessment Abatements
3855.212
Assessments in Other Districts
3855.213
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3855.251
Meanings of Words and Phrases
3855.252
Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions
3855.253
Authorization
3855.254
Abolishing Sales and Use Tax
3855.255
Sales and Use Tax Rate

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 3855.004’s source at texas​.gov