Sec. 3849.109. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER POWERS RELATED TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:
(1) make loans and grants of public money; and
(2) provide district personnel and services.
(b) The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4004), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3849 - International Management District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3849.101. General Powers
Section 3849.102. Exercise of Powers of Other Governmental Entities
Section 3849.103. Nonprofit Corporation
Section 3849.104. Agreements; Grants
Section 3849.105. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement
Section 3849.106. Annexation or Exclusion of Territory
Section 3849.107. Approval by City of Houston
Section 3849.108. Membership in Charitable Organizations
Section 3849.109. Economic Development Programs and Other Powers Related to Planning and Development