Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3919.004
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.

(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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3914), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 3919.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3919.­htm#3919.­004 (accessed May 18, 2024).

3919.001
Definitions
3919.002
Creation and Nature of District
3919.003
Purpose
3919.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3919.005
Initial District Territory
3919.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3919.007
Applicability of Municipal Management District Law
3919.008
Form of City Approval
3919.009
Construction of Chapter
3919.051
Governing Body
3919.052
Qualifications of Director
3919.053
Vacancy
3919.054
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3919.055
Officers
3919.056
Compensation
3919.057
Liability Insurance
3919.058
Board Meetings
3919.059
Removal of Directors
3919.061
Transitional Directors and Initial Permanent Directors
3919.101
General Powers and Duties
3919.102
Improvement Projects
3919.103
Water District Powers
3919.104
Road Project Powers
3919.105
Public Improvement District Powers
3919.106
Contract Powers
3919.107
Limitations on Emergency Services Powers
3919.108
Economic Development
3919.109
Adding or Removing Territory
3919.110
No Toll Roads or Mass Transit
3919.111
No Eminent Domain Power
3919.151
Improvement Projects and Services
3919.152
Board Determination Required
3919.153
Location of Improvement Project
3919.154
City Requirements
3919.155
Additional City Powers Regarding Improvement Projects
3919.156
Improvement Project and Service in Definable Area
3919.157
Contracts
3919.201
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3919.202
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3919.203
Borrowing Money
3919.204
Assessments
3919.205
Notice of Assessments
3919.206
Residential Property Not Exempt
3919.207
No Impact Fees
3919.208
No Ad Valorem Tax
3919.251
Dissolution by City
3919.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3919.253
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 3919.004’s source at texas​.gov