Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3898.004
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;

(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, removing graffiti from, 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, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Source: Section 3898.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3898.­htm#3898.­004 (accessed May 18, 2024).

3898.001
Definitions
3898.002
Creation and Nature of District
3898.003
Purpose
3898.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3898.005
District Territory
3898.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3898.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3898.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter
3898.051
Governing Body
3898.052
Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City
3898.053
Appointment of Directors
3898.054
Vacancy
3898.055
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3898.056
Quorum
3898.057
Officers
3898.058
Compensation
3898.059
Liability Insurance
3898.060
No Executive Committee
3898.061
Board Meetings
3898.101
General Powers and Duties
3898.102
Improvement Projects and Services
3898.103
Location of Improvement Project
3898.104
Development Corporation Powers
3898.105
Nonprofit Corporation
3898.106
Agreements
3898.107
Law Enforcement Services
3898.108
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3898.109
Economic Development
3898.110
No Eminent Domain Power
3898.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3898.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3898.153
General Powers Regarding Payment of District Bonds, Obligations, or Other Costs
3898.154
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3898.155
Method of Notice for Hearing
3898.156
Assessments
3898.157
Storm Water User Charges
3898.158
Nonpotable Water User Charges
3898.159
Costs for Improvement Projects
3898.160
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3898.201
Tax Abatement
3898.202
Property Tax Authorized
3898.203
Sales and Use Tax
3898.204
Bonds and Other Obligations
3898.205
Bond Maturity
3898.206
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3898.251
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3898.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3898.253
Concurrence on Additional Powers
3898.254
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 3898.004’s source at texas​.gov