Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 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.