Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3904.004
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. 1266 (S.B. 1882), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Section 3904.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3904.­htm#3904.­004 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

3904.001
Definitions
3904.002
Nature of District
3904.003
Purpose
3904.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3904.005
Initial District Territory
3904.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3904.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3904.008
Construction of Chapter
3904.051
Governing Body
3904.052
Appointment of Voting Directors
3904.054
Nonvoting Directors
3904.055
Quorum
3904.056
Compensation
3904.101
General Powers and Duties
3904.102
Improvement Projects and Services
3904.103
Development Corporation Powers
3904.104
Nonprofit Corporation
3904.105
Agreements
3904.106
Law Enforcement Services
3904.107
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3904.108
Economic Development
3904.109
Parking Facilities
3904.110
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3904.111
Strategic Partnership Agreement
3904.112
No Eminent Domain Power
3904.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3904.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3904.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3904.154
Method of Notice for Hearing
3904.155
Assessments
3904.156
Residential Property Not Exempt
3904.157
Competitive Bidding
3904.158
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3904.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3904.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3904.203
Contract Taxes
3904.204
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3904.205
Taxes for Bonds
3904.206
Bonds for Recreational Facilities
3904.251
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3904.252
Procedure for Election
3904.253
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3904.254
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3904.255
Issuance of Bonds for Defined Areas or Designated Property
3904.301
Municipal Annexation

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 3904.004’s source at texas​.gov