Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3951.004
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, parking facilities, and conduit facilities 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 road, bridge, 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 or road 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 3951.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3951.­htm#3951.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3951.001
Definitions
3951.002
Nature of District
3951.003
Purpose
3951.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3951.005
Initial District Territory
3951.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3951.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3951.008
Construction of Chapter
3951.051
Governing Body
3951.052
Appointment of Voting Directors
3951.053
Nonvoting Directors
3951.054
Quorum
3951.055
Compensation
3951.101
General Powers and Duties
3951.102
Improvement Projects and Services
3951.103
Development Corporation Powers
3951.104
Nonprofit Corporation
3951.105
Agreements
3951.106
Law Enforcement Services
3951.107
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3951.108
Economic Development
3951.109
Parking Facilities
3951.110
Annexation and Exclusion of Land
3951.111
Navigation District Powers
3951.112
Road District Powers
3951.113
Road Standards and Requirements
3951.114
Property of Certain Utilities Exempt from Assessments and Fees
3951.115
Use of Electrical or Optical Lines
3951.116
No Eminent Domain Power
3951.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3951.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3951.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3951.154
Assessments
3951.155
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3951.156
Residential Property Not Exempt
3951.157
Competitive Bidding
3951.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3951.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3951.203
Contract Taxes
3951.204
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations
3951.205
Taxes for Bonds
3951.206
Bonds for Road Projects
3951.251
Meanings of Words and Phrases
3951.252
Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions
3951.253
Authorization
3951.254
Effective Date of Tax
3951.255
Sales and Use Tax Rate
3951.256
Examination and Receipt of Information
3951.257
Alternative Method of Imposition
3951.301
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3951.302
Procedure for Election
3951.303
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3951.304
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3951.305
Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property
3951.351
Dissolution

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3951.004’s source at texas​.gov