Texas Local Government Code Title 12, Chapter 373 - Community Development In Municipalities

• Texas Section 373.001 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Community Development Act of 1975. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
• Texas Section 373.002 - Legislative Finding; Public Purposes
  (a) The legislature finds that the activities specified in this chapter contribute to the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a...
• Texas Section 373.003 - Definition
  In this chapter, "community development program" means a program adopted under this chapter. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
• Texas Section 373.004 - Goals Of Program
  Through a community development program, a municipality may conduct work or activities designed to: (1) improve the living and economic conditions of persons of low...
• Texas Section 373.005 - Elements Of Program
  (a) To conduct work or activities under Section 373.004, a municipality may adopt a community development program by ordinance or resolution. (b) A community development...
• Texas Section 373.006 - Required Procedures Before Adoption Of Community Development Program
  Before exercising powers under Section 373.005, the governing body of the municipality must: (1) identify areas of the municipality in which predominantly low and moderate...
• Texas Section 373.007 - Limitation On Municipal Powers; Effect On Urban Renewal
  (a) This chapter does not grant a municipality the power of condemnation to rehabilitate or remove buildings or to acquire real property for the purpose...

Last modified: September 28, 2016