Sec. 3869.108. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may create an economic development program authorized by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and may impose an ad valorem tax in support of the program if the tax is approved by the district's voters.
(b) The district may exercise the economic development powers that:
(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000; and
(2) Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (S.B. 2550), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3869 - Padre Island Gateway Municipal Management District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3869.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 3869.102. Improvement Projects
Section 3869.103. General Powers Regarding Contracts
Section 3869.104. Rules; Enforcement
Section 3869.106. Use of Roadway, Park, or Other Public Area of District
Section 3869.107. Adding or Removing Territory
Section 3869.108. Economic Development