Sec. 3858.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a) The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the following types of improvement projects or services or activities in support of or incidental to those projects or services:

(1) the planning, design, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of:

(A) irrigation facilities and landscaping;

(B) highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement;

(C) lighting, banners, and signs;

(D) a street or sidewalk;

(E) a hiking or cycling path or trail;

(F) a park, lake, garden, recreational facility, sports facility, open space, scenic area, animal habitat, or related exhibit or preserve;

(G) a fountain, plaza, or pedestrian mall;

(H) a drainage or storm-water detention improvement;

(I) a wastewater treatment and disposal facility;

(J) water, wastewater, or drainage facilities or services;

(K) a water quality protection facility;

(L) a facility to enhance groundwater recharge, including a rainwater collection and harvesting system;

(M) an alternative energy facility; or

(N) solid waste management services, including garbage collection, recycling, and composting;

(2) the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:

(A) a conference, convention, or exhibition;

(B) a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;

(C) a civic, community, or institutional event; or

(D) an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday; or

(3) a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or for the protection of public health and safety in the district, including:

(A) advertising;

(B) promotion;

(C) tourism;

(D) health and sanitation;

(E) public safety;

(F) security;

(G) fire protection or emergency medical services;

(H) business recruitment;

(I) development;

(J) elimination of traffic congestion;

(K) recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services;

(L) water, wastewater, or drainage facilities or services; or

(M) any similar public improvement, facility, or service.

(b) The district may not undertake a project under this section unless the board determines the project to be necessary to accomplish the public purpose of the district.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (H.B. 4825), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 974 (H.B. 2259), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.