Tex. Local Government Code § 386.102: DUTY TO EVALUATE AVAILABLE FINANCING OPTIONS.

The board shall evaluate all options available to the development zone as alternatives to imposing a tax under Section 386.035, including:

(1) regional grants from federal and state agencies;

(2) local money from a creating body;

(3) money from charities;

(4) sales taxes for economic development in the development zone;

(5) use or impact fees on affected business entities;

(6) incentives for business entities that may benefit from the development zone;

(7) money provided by local governmental entities; and

(8) in-kind contributions.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1390, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2001.