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.
