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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 386.033. Creation of Development Zone

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A development zone is created to promote and encourage:

(1) commercial development, including the development of businesses in the technology field;

(2) workforce development;

(3) excellence in education through cooperation with public schools, junior colleges, and institutions of higher education;

(4) public and private sector partnerships; and

(5) the revitalization of neighborhoods.

(b) The governing body of a municipality or county, individually or in combination with other municipalities, by ordinance or order may create as a development zone an area within its jurisdiction that meets the criteria under Section 386.031.

(c) Each creating body must hold a public hearing before adopting an ordinance or order under this section.

(d) The governing body of a county may not designate territory in the jurisdiction of a municipality as part of a proposed development zone unless the governing body of the municipality also designates the territory.

(e) A development zone created under this section is a:

(1) political subdivision of the state; and

(2) special district.

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