Sec. 3001.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may encourage state economic development as provided by this chapter, including making a loan or grant of public money for the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The district may encourage the economic development of the district by:
(1) fostering the growth of enterprises based on certain types of agriculture;
(2) stimulating innovation in certain agricultural enterprises;
(3) seeking to eliminate unemployment or underemployment in the state; and
(4) developing or expanding transportation resources.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3001.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 3001.102. Limitation on District Powers
Section 3001.103. Exercise of Powers Outside District
Section 3001.104. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax Prohibited
Section 3001.106. Executive Director; Employees
Section 3001.107. Economic Development
Section 3001.108. Agricultural Development
Section 3001.109. Sugar Mill or Other Enterprise
Section 3001.110. Designation of Agricultural Projects
Section 3001.111. Agricultural Research
Section 3001.112. Transportation
Section 3001.113. Relationship With Navigation District
Section 3001.114. Acquisition or Disposition of Property
Section 3001.115. Eminent Domain
Section 3001.116. Annexation and Exclusion of Territory
Section 3001.118. Donations; Grants