Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3976.0104
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;

(3)

develop or expand transportation and commerce; and

(4)

provide quality residential housing.

(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.

(g)

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. 1253 (H.B. 4637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 3976.0104 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3976.­htm#3976.­0104 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

3976.0101
Definitions
3976.0102
Creation and Nature of District
3976.0103
Purpose
3976.0104
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3976.0105
District Territory
3976.0106
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3976.0107
Construction of Chapter
3976.0108
Conflicts of Law
3976.0109
Consent of Municipality Required
3976.0201
Governing Body
3976.0202
Appointment and Removal of Director Appointed by City
3976.0203
Appointment by Commission
3976.0204
Vacancy
3976.0207
Compensation
3976.0208
Initial Directors
3976.0301
General Powers and Duties
3976.0302
Improvement Projects and Services
3976.0303
Location of Improvement Project
3976.0306
Adding or Removing Territory
3976.0307
No Eminent Domain Power
3976.0401
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3976.0402
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3976.0403
Method of Notice for Hearing
3976.0404
Assessments
3976.0405
Notice of Assessments
3976.0503
Tax Election Required
3976.0504
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3976.0505
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations
3976.0506
Bonds Secured by Revenue or Contract Payments
3976.0507
Bonds Secured by Ad Valorem Taxes
3976.0601
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3976.0602
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3976.0603
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities
3976.0701
Applicability
3976.0702
Conflict of Laws
3976.0703
Written Agreement Regarding Special Appraisals
3976.0704
Requirements for Advertising Bond Issue
3976.0705
Requirements for Bond Issue
3976.0706
Requirements for Collection of Revenue to Pay Bonds

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 3976.0104’s source at texas​.gov