Sec. 3864.108. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.
(b) 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.
(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:
(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and
(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3864.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 3864.102. Improvement Projects and Services
Section 3864.103. Development Corporation Powers
Section 3864.104. Nonprofit Corporation
Section 3864.105. Agreements; Grants
Section 3864.106. Law Enforcement Services
Section 3864.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations
Section 3864.108. Economic Development
Section 3864.109. Parking Facilities
Section 3864.110. Annexation or Exclusion of Land
Section 3864.111. Navigation District Powers
Section 3864.112. Strategic Partnership Agreement