Sec. 3879.106. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 2510), 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 3879 - Harris County Improvement District No. 18
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3879.101. Development Corporation Powers
Section 3879.102. Nonprofit Corporation
Section 3879.103. Agreements; Grants
Section 3879.104. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services
Section 3879.105. Membership in Charitable Organizations
Section 3879.106. Economic Development Programs
Section 3879.107. Strategic Partnership Agreement
Section 3879.108. No Eminent Domain