Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3953.004
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; 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 3953.004 — Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3953.­htm#3953.­004 (accessed May 18, 2024).

3953.001
Definitions
3953.002
Nature of District
3953.003
Purpose
3953.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3953.005
Initial District Territory
3953.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3953.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3953.008
Construction of Chapter
3953.051
Governing Body
3953.052
Appointment of Voting Directors
3953.053
Nonvoting Directors
3953.054
Removal of Directors
3953.055
Quorum
3953.101
General Powers and Duties
3953.102
Improvement Projects and Services
3953.103
Location of Improvement Project
3953.104
Public Improvement District Powers
3953.105
Municipal Management District Powers
3953.106
Development Corporation Powers
3953.107
Nonprofit Corporation
3953.108
Agreements
3953.109
Law Enforcement Services
3953.110
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3953.111
Economic Development
3953.112
Parking Facilities
3953.113
Annexation or Exclusion of Land
3953.114
Approval by City
3953.115
Concurrence on Additional Powers
3953.116
No Eminent Domain Power
3953.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3953.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services
3953.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3953.154
Assessments
3953.155
Residential Property Not Exempt
3953.156
Tax and Assessment Abatements
3953.201
Tax Abatement
3953.202
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds
3953.203
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3953.204
Contract Taxes
3953.205
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations
3953.206
Taxes for Bonds
3953.251
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3953.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3953.253
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 3953.004’s source at texas​.gov