Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3872.006
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 road facilities 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. 873 (S.B. 2511), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 229 (S.B. 1260), Sec. 2, eff. May 29, 2017.

Source: Section 3872.006 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3872.­htm#3872.­006 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3872.001
Definitions
3872.002
Creation and Nature of District
3872.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required
3872.004
Consent of Municipality Required
3872.005
Purpose
3872.006
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3872.007
Initial District Territory
3872.008
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3872.009
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3872.010
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3872.011
Conflicts of Law
3872.051
Governing Body
3872.052
Temporary Directors
3872.053
Compensation
3872.054
Disqualification of Directors
3872.101
General Powers
3872.102
Recreational Facilities
3872.103
Evaluation of Feasibility
3872.104
Authority for Road Projects
3872.106
Development Corporation Powers
3872.107
Nonprofit Corporation
3872.108
Agreements
3872.109
Law Enforcement Services
3872.110
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3872.111
Economic Development Programs
3872.112
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3872.113
Limited Eminent Domain
3872.114
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3872.115
Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services
3872.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3872.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3872.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3872.154
Method of Notice for Hearing
3872.155
Assessments
3872.156
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3872.157
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3872.158
Contract Taxes
3872.159
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3872.160
Taxes for Bonds
3872.161
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3872.162
Competitive Bidding
3872.163
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3872.201
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3872.202
Procedure for Election
3872.203
Declaring Results and Issuing Order
3872.204
Taxes for Improvements and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3872.205
Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property
3872.251
Municipal Annexation of the District
3872.252
Effect on Municipal Powers
3872.1051
Conveyance and Approval of Road Project

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3872.006’s source at texas​.gov