Definition

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.