Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3879.004
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, employees, potential 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. 872 (S.B. 2510), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3879.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3879.­htm#3879.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3879.001
Definitions
3879.002
Nature of District
3879.003
Purpose
3879.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3879.005
Initial District Territory
3879.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3879.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3879.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3879.051
Governing Body
3879.052
Appointment of Directors
3879.054
Nonvoting Directors
3879.055
Quorum
3879.056
Compensation
3879.101
Development Corporation Powers
3879.102
Nonprofit Corporation
3879.103
Agreements
3879.104
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services
3879.105
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3879.106
Economic Development Programs
3879.107
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3879.108
No Eminent Domain
3879.109
Use of Conduits
3879.110
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3879.151
Parking Facilities Authorized
3879.152
Rules
3879.153
Financing of Public Parking Facilities
3879.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3879.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3879.203
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3879.204
Method of Notice for Hearing
3879.205
Assessments
3879.206
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3879.207
Residential Property
3879.208
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3879.209
Contract Taxes
3879.210
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3879.211
Taxes for Bonds
3879.212
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3879.213
Competitive Bidding
3879.214
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3879.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3879.252
Procedure for Election
3879.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3879.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Area or Designated Property
3879.255
Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property
3879.301
Meanings of Words and Phrases
3879.302
Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions
3879.303
Authorization
3879.304
Abolishing Sales and Use Tax
3879.305
Sales and Use Tax Rate
3879.351
Hotel Occupancy Tax
3879.401
Municipal Annexation

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3879.004’s source at texas​.gov