Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3972.0104
Findings of Benefit and Public Use


(a)

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.

(b)

The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(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;

(3)

developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and

(4)

providing quality residential housing.

(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 residential 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.

(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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1010 (H.B. 4730), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2020.

Source: Section 3972.0104 — Findings of Benefit and Public Use, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3972.­htm#3972.­0104 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

3972.0101
Definitions
3972.0102
Creation and Nature of District
3972.0103
Purpose
3972.0104
Findings of Benefit and Public Use
3972.0105
Initial District Territory
3972.0106
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3972.0107
Applicability of Municipal Management District Law
3972.0108
Enforceability of Municipal Consent Agreement
3972.0109
Consent of Municipality and Entitlement Agreement Required
3972.0110
Construction of Chapter
3972.0201
Governing Body
3972.0202
Qualifications of Directors
3972.0203
Appointment of Directors
3972.0204
Vacancy
3972.0205
Officers
3972.0206
Compensation
3972.0207
Liability Insurance
3972.0208
No Executive Committee
3972.0209
Board Meetings
3972.0210
Initial Directors
3972.0301
General Powers and Duties
3972.0302
Improvement Projects and Services
3972.0303
Improvement Project and Service in Definable Area
3972.0304
Economic Development Programs
3972.0305
Parking Facilities
3972.0306
Adding or Removing Territory
3972.0307
No Eminent Domain Power
3972.0401
Division of District
3972.0402
Law Applicable to New District
3972.0403
Division Procedures
3972.0404
Contract Authority of New Districts
3972.0501
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3972.0502
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3972.0601
Bonds and Other Obligations
3972.0602
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3972.0603
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3972.0701
Applicability
3972.0702
Conflict of Laws
3972.0703
Written Agreement Regarding Special Appraisals
3972.0704
Requirements for Advertising Bond Issue
3972.0705
Requirements for Bond Issue
3972.0706
Requirements for Collection of Revenue to Pay Bonds
3972.0901
Dissolution by City

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 3972.0104’s source at texas​.gov