Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3947.004
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 district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(d)

The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1)

further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2)

eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3)

develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(e)

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; 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 beauty.

(f)

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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 3947.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3947.­htm#3947.­004 (accessed May 4, 2024).

3947.001
Definitions
3947.002
Creation and Nature of District
3947.003
Purpose
3947.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3947.005
Initial District Territory
3947.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3947.007
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required
3947.008
Applicability of Municipal Management District Law
3947.009
Construction of Chapter
3947.010
Consent of Municipality Required
3947.011
Concurrence on Additional Powers
3947.051
Governing Body
3947.052
Board Meetings
3947.053
Removal of Directors
3947.054
Initial Directors
3947.101
General Powers and Duties
3947.102
Improvement Projects
3947.103
Water District Powers
3947.104
Authority for Road Projects
3947.105
Road Standards and Requirements
3947.106
No Toll Roads
3947.107
Public Improvement District Powers
3947.108
Contract Powers
3947.109
Ad Valorem Taxation
3947.110
Limitations on Emergency Services Powers
3947.111
Adding or Removing Territory
3947.112
Division of District
3947.113
Enforcement of Real Property Restrictions
3947.114
Property of Certain Utilities Exempt from Assessments and Fees
3947.115
No Eminent Domain Power
3947.151
Improvement Projects and Services
3947.152
Board Determination Required
3947.153
Location of Improvement Project
3947.154
City Requirements
3947.155
Improvement Project and Service in Definable Area
3947.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3947.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3947.203
Borrowing Money
3947.204
Assessments
3947.205
Residential Property Not Exempt
3947.206
Collection of Assessments
3947.207
Rates, Fees, and Charges
3947.251
Dissolution by Board
3947.252
Dissolution by City
3947.253
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3947.254
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 3947.004’s source at texas​.gov