Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3863.004
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;

(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; and

(4)

provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(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. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3863.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3863.­htm#3863.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3863.001
Definitions
3863.002
Nature of District
3863.003
Purpose
3863.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3863.005
Initial District Territory
3863.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3863.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3863.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3863.051
Governing Body
3863.052
Appointment of Directors
3863.054
Nonvoting Directors
3863.055
Quorum
3863.056
Compensation
3863.101
Development Corporation Powers
3863.102
Agreements
3863.103
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services
3863.104
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3863.105
Economic Development Programs
3863.106
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3863.107
No Eminent Domain
3863.108
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3863.151
Parking Facilities Authorized
3863.152
Rules
3863.153
Financing of Public Parking Facilities
3863.154
Road Improvements
3863.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3863.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3863.203
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3863.204
Method of Notice for Hearing
3863.205
Assessments
3863.206
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3863.207
Residential Property
3863.208
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3863.209
Contract Taxes
3863.210
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3863.211
Taxes for Bonds
3863.212
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3863.213
Competitive Bidding
3863.214
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3863.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3863.252
Procedure for Election
3863.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3863.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3863.255
Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property
3863.301
Meanings of Words and Phrases
3863.302
Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions
3863.303
Authorization
3863.304
Abolishing Sales and Use Tax
3863.305
Sales and Use Tax Rate
3863.351
Hotel Occupancy Tax

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3863.004’s source at texas​.gov