Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3899.004
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, 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 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Section 3899.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3899.­htm#3899.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3899.001
Definitions
3899.002
Nature of District
3899.003
Purpose
3899.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3899.005
Initial District Territory
3899.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3899.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3899.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3899.051
Governing Body
3899.052
Appointment of Voting Directors
3899.053
Nonvoting Directors
3899.054
Quorum
3899.101
General Powers and Duties
3899.102
Improvement Projects and Services
3899.103
Development Corporation Powers
3899.104
Nonprofit Corporation
3899.105
Agreements
3899.106
Law Enforcement Services
3899.107
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3899.108
Economic Development
3899.109
Parking Facilities
3899.110
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3899.111
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3899.112
No Eminent Domain Power
3899.151
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3899.152
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3899.153
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3899.154
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3899.155
Method of Notice for Hearing
3899.156
Assessments
3899.157
Competitive Bidding
3899.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3899.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3899.203
Contract Taxes
3899.204
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations
3899.205
Taxes for Bonds
3899.206
Taxes and Bonds for Recreational Facilities
3899.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3899.252
Procedure for Election
3899.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3899.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3899.255
Issuance of Bonds for Defined Areas or Designated Property

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3899.004’s source at texas​.gov