Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3895.004
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; and

(3)

developing or expanding 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; and

(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 and aesthetic beauty.

(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 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Section 3895.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3895.­htm#3895.­004 (accessed May 4, 2024).

3895.001
Definitions
3895.002
Creation and Nature of District
3895.003
Purpose
3895.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3895.005
District Territory
3895.006
Eligibility for Reinvestment or Enterprise Zones
3895.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3895.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3895.051
Board of Directors
3895.052
Appointment of Directors
3895.053
Nonvoting Directors
3895.054
Conflicts of Interest
3895.055
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3895.056
Officers
3895.057
Compensation of Directors
3895.059
Quorum
3895.101
General Powers and Duties
3895.102
Improvement Projects
3895.103
Development Corporation Powers
3895.104
General Powers Regarding Contracts
3895.105
Competitive Bidding
3895.106
Economic Development
3895.107
Rules
3895.108
Name Change
3895.109
Adding or Removing Territory
3895.110
No Eminent Domain Power
3895.111
No Toll Roads
3895.112
District Employees
3895.151
General Powers Regarding Financial Matters
3895.152
Borrowing Money
3895.153
Impact Fees and Assessments
3895.154
Certain Residential Property Not Exempt
3895.155
Maintenance and Operation Tax
3895.156
Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money
3895.157
Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds
3895.158
Bonds and Other Obligations
3895.159
Bond Maturity
3895.160
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3895.161
Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds
3895.162
City Not Required to Pay District Obligations
3895.201
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3895.202
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3895.203
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 3895.004’s source at texas​.gov