Sec. 8504.201. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "economic development program" includes a community assistance program, a privatization program, or any other program designed to:
(1) encourage economic diversification;
(2) maintain or expand employment;
(3) train persons;
(4) eliminate conditions detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare;
(5) improve the quality or quantity of services essential for the development of viable communities and economic growth, including services related to:
(A) education;
(B) transportation;
(C) public safety;
(D) recreation;
(E) health care;
(F) water and wastewater treatment; or
(G) rural water and sewer development; or
(6) contribute to the health and development of a community to improve the attractiveness of the community to public and private enterprises.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8504 - Lower Neches Valley Authority
Subchapter E. Economic Development Programs
Section 8504.202. Legislative Findings
Section 8504.203. Authority for Economic Development Program; Program Area
Section 8504.204. Establishment of Program
Section 8504.205. Participation in Program by Other Persons
Section 8504.206. Staffing and Funding of Program
Section 8504.208. Guidelines for Assistance to Public Firefighting Organizations