Sec. 383.023. CONTENTS OF PETITION. The petition must:
(1) describe the boundaries of the proposed district by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the area;
(2) include a name for the proposed district, which must include the name of the county followed by the words "Development District No.______";
(3) include the names of five persons who are willing and qualified to serve as temporary directors of the proposed district;
(4) state the general nature of the work proposed to be done and the cost of the project as then estimated by the petitioners; and
(5) state the necessity and feasibility of the proposed district and whether the district will serve the public purpose of attracting visitors and tourists to the county.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.606 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Subtitle B - County Planning and Development
Chapter 383 - County Development Districts
Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board
Section 383.021. Counties Authorized to Create Districts
Section 383.022. Petition of Landowners
Section 383.023. Contents of Petition
Section 383.024. Commission Hearing; Contents of Notice
Section 383.025. Notice of Hearing
Section 383.027. Granting or Refusing Petition
Section 383.028. Temporary Directors; Vacancy in Office
Section 383.029. Qualification of Temporary Directors; Organization
Section 383.030. Confirmation and Sales and Use Tax Election
Section 383.031. Election Order