Sec. 7208.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE  


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  • (a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements, works, and projects that are to be accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by this chapter and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

    (b) The district benefits the state by:

    (1) contributing to economic development and diversification;

    (2) decreasing the rates of unemployment and underemployment;

    (3) stimulating agricultural innovation;

    (4) fostering enterprise growth based on agriculture; and

    (5) contributing to the development or expansion of transportation and commerce.

    (c) The accomplishment of the purposes of the district benefits the people, property, and industry of the state. The district is performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution by accomplishing the purposes of the district.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 , Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.