Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 382.003. Nature of District; Purpose

(a) A district is created under Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) By enacting this chapter, the legislature has created a program for economic development as provided in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution. A county may engage in economic development projects as provided by this chapter, and, on a determination of the commissioners court of the county to create a district, may delegate the authority to oversee and manage the economic development project to an appointed board of directors. In appointing a board, the commissioners court delegates its authority to serve a public use and benefit.