Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3883.003
Purpose; Declaration of Intent


(a)

The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b)

The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c)

This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County from providing the level of services provided, as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county services provided in the area in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3883.003 — Purpose; Declaration of Intent, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3883.­htm#3883.­003 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

3883.001
Definitions
3883.002
Nature of District
3883.003
Purpose
3883.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3883.005
Initial District Territory
3883.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3883.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3883.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3883.051
Governing Body
3883.052
Appointment of Directors
3883.053
Initial Voting Directors
3883.054
Nonvoting Directors
3883.055
Quorum
3883.056
Compensation
3883.101
Maritime Improvement and Operations Powers
3883.102
Development Corporation Powers
3883.103
Nonprofit Corporation
3883.104
Agreements
3883.105
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services
3883.106
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3883.107
Economic Development Programs
3883.108
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3883.109
No Eminent Domain
3883.110
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3883.151
Public Transit System
3883.152
Parking Facilities Authorized
3883.153
Rules
3883.154
Financing of Public Transit System or Parking Facilities
3883.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3883.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3883.203
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3883.204
Method of Notice for Hearing
3883.205
Assessments
3883.206
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees and Assessments
3883.207
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3883.208
Contract Taxes
3883.209
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3883.210
Taxes for Bonds
3883.211
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3883.212
Competitive Bidding
3883.213
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3883.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3883.252
Procedure for Election
3883.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3883.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3883.255
Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property
3883.301
Municipal Annexation

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 3883.003’s source at texas​.gov