Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3884.004
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 further the public purposes of:

(1)

developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2)

eliminating unemployment and underemployment;

(3)

developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and

(4)

providing quality residential housing.

(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 residential 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 educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.

(e)

Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes 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. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3884.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3884.­htm#3884.­004 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

3884.001
Definitions
3884.002
Creation and Nature of District
3884.003
Purpose
3884.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3884.005
District Territory
3884.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3884.051
Governing Body
3884.052
Appointment of Directors
3884.053
Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City
3884.054
Vacancy
3884.055
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3884.056
Officers
3884.057
Compensation
3884.058
Conflicts of Interest
3884.101
General Powers and Duties
3884.102
Improvement Projects
3884.103
General Powers Regarding Contracts
3884.104
Rules
3884.105
Name Change
3884.106
Adding or Removing Territory
3884.107
Economic Development
3884.108
No Eminent Domain Power
3884.109
Terms of Employment
3884.110
Notice to Property Owners
3884.151
General Powers Regarding Financial Matters
3884.152
Borrowing Money
3884.153
Assessments
3884.154
Residential Property Exempt
3884.155
Maintenance and Operation Tax
3884.156
Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money
3884.157
Bonds and Other Obligations
3884.158
Bond Maturity
3884.159
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3884.160
Development and Operating Agreement Required
3884.251
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3884.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3884.253
Concurrence on Additional Powers
3884.254
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities
3884.301
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3884.302
Procedure to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3884.303
Tax or Bond Election
3884.304
Declaring Result
3884.305
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3884.306
Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 3884.004’s source at texas​.gov