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TX Govt Code § 2310.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.104. Nominating Ordinance or Order

Sec. 2310.104.  NOMINATING ORDINANCE OR ORDER.  (a)  An ordinance or order nominating an area as a readjustment zone must:(1)  describe precisely the area to be included in the zone by a legal description or reference to roadways, lakes, waterways, or municipal or county boundaries;(2)  state a finding that the area meets the requirements of this chapter;(3)  summarize briefly the incentives, including tax incentives, that, at the election of the nominating body, apply to business enterprises in the area;  and(4)  nominate the area as a readjustment zone.(b)  At least one of the incentives summarized under Subsection (a)(3) must not be offered elsewhere within the jurisdiction except within an enterprise zone designated under Chapter 2303.(c)  This section does not prohibit a municipality or county from extending additional incentives, including tax incentives, for business enterprises in a readjustment zone by a separate ordinance or order.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.105. Application for Designation

Sec. 2310.105.  APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION.  (a)  For an area to be designated as a readjustment zone, the nominating body, after nominating the area as a readjustment zone, must send to the bank a written application for designation of the area as a readjustment zone.(b)  The application must include:(1)  a certified copy of the ordinance or order, as appropriate, nominating the area as a readjustment zone;(2)  a map of the area showing existing streets and highways;(3)  an analysis and appropriate supporting documents and statistics demonstrating that the area qualifies for designation as a readjustment zone;(4)  a statement that specifies each tax incentive, grant, other financial incentive or benefit, or program to be provided by the nominating body to business enterprises in the area that is not to be provided throughout the governmental entity or entities nominating the area as a readjustment zone;(5)  a statement of the economic development and planning objectives for the area;(6)  an estimate of the economic impact of the designation of the area as a readjustment zone on the revenues of the governmental entity or entities nominating the area as a readjustment zone, considering all the financial incentives and benefits and the programs contemplated;(7)  a transcript or tape recording of all public hearings on the proposed zone;(8)  if the application is a joint application, a description and copy of the agreement between the applicants;(9)  the procedures for negotiating with residents, community groups, and other entities affected by the designation of the area as a readjustment zone and with qualified businesses in the area;(10)  a description of the administrative authority, if one is to be appointed for the readjustment zone under Section 2310.202;  and(11)  any additional information the bank requires.(c)  Information required by Subsection (b) is for evaluation purposes only.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.106. Review of Application

Sec. 2310.106.  REVIEW OF APPLICATION.  (a)  On receipt of an application for the designation of a readjustment zone, the bank shall review the application to determine if the nominated area qualifies for designation as a readjustment zone under this chapter.(b)  The bank shall allow an applicant to correct any omission or clerical error in the application and to return the application to the bank on or before the 15th day after the date on which the bank receives the application.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.34, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.107. Designation Agreement

Sec. 2310.107.  DESIGNATION AGREEMENT.  (a)  If the bank determines that a nominated area for which a designation application has been received satisfies the criteria under Section 2310.101, the bank shall negotiate with the nominating body for a designation agreement.(b)  A designation agreement must:(1)  designate the nominated area as a readjustment zone;  and(2)  designate the administrative authority, if one is to be appointed for the zone under Section 2310.202, and describe its functions and duties, which should include decision-making authority and the authority to negotiate with affected entities.(c)  The bank shall complete the negotiations and sign the agreement not later than the 60th day after the date on which the application is received unless the bank extends that period to the 90th day after the date on which the application was received.(d)  If an agreement is not completed within the 60-day period provided by Subsection (c), the bank shall provide to the nominating body the specific areas of concern and a final proposal for the agreement.(e)  If the agreement is not executed before the 91st day after the date on which the application was received, the application is considered to be denied.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.35, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.108. Denial of Application; Notice

Sec. 2310.108.  DENIAL OF APPLICATION;  NOTICE.  (a)  The bank may deny an application for the designation of a readjustment zone only if the bank determines that the nominated area does not satisfy the criteria under Section 2310.101.(b)  The bank shall inform the nominating body of the specific reasons for denial of an application, including denial under Section 2310.107(e).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.36, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.109. Period of Designation

Sec. 2310.109.  PERIOD OF DESIGNATION.  An area may be designated as a readjustment zone for a maximum of seven years.  A designation remains in effect until September 1 of the final year of the designation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.110. Amending Boundaries

Sec. 2310.110.  AMENDING BOUNDARIES.  (a)  The nominating body may amend the boundary of a readjustment zone by ordinance or order, as appropriate, adopted after a public hearing on the issue.(b)  The amended boundary:(1)  must be continuous;(2)  may not exceed the original size requirement of Section 2310.101;  and(3)  may not exclude any qualified business designated as a defense readjustment project included within the boundary of the zone as designated.(c)  The readjustment zone with the amended boundary must continue to meet the location requirements of Section 2310.101(a)(4).(d)  A nominating body may not make more than one boundary amendment annually for a readjustment zone.(e)  For each amendment of a readjustment zone boundary, the nominating body shall pay the bank a reasonable fee, in an amount specified by the bank, not to exceed $500. The bank may use fees collected under this subsection to administer this chapter and for other purposes to advance this chapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 356, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.37, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter C. Designation of Readjustment Zone|Section 2310.111. Removal of Designation

Sec. 2310.111.  REMOVAL OF DESIGNATION.  (a)  The bank may remove the designation of an area as a readjustment zone if:(1)  the area no longer meets the criteria for designation under this chapter or by rule of the office adopted under this chapter;  or(2)  the bank determines that the governing body of the readjustment zone has not complied with commitments made in the ordinance or order nominating the area as a readjustment zone.(b)  The removal of a designation does not affect the validity of a tax incentive or regulatory relief granted or accrued before the removal.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.38, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter D. Administration of Readjustment Zones|Section 2310.201. Administration by Governing Body

Sec. 2310.201.  ADMINISTRATION BY GOVERNING BODY.  The governing body of a readjustment zone is the governing body of the municipality or county, or the governing bodies of the combination of municipalities or counties, that applied to have the area designated as a readjustment zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter D. Administration of Readjustment Zones|Section 2310.202. Administration by Administrative Authority

Sec. 2310.202.  ADMINISTRATION BY ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.  (a) The governing body of a readjustment zone may delegate its administrative duties to an administrative authority appointed by the governing body.(b)  An administrative authority must:(1)  be composed of 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, or 15 members; and(2)  be a viable and responsive body generally representative of all public or private entities that have a stake in the development of the zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (H.B. 3067), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter D. Administration of Readjustment Zones|Section 2310.203. Liaison

Sec. 2310.203.  LIAISON.  The governing body of a readjustment zone shall designate a liaison to communicate and negotiate with:(1)  the bank;(2)  the administrative authority, if one exists;(3)  a defense readjustment project;  and(4)  other entities in or affected by the readjustment zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.39, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter D. Administration of Readjustment Zones|Section 2310.204. Annual Report

Sec. 2310.204.  ANNUAL REPORT.  (a)  Not later than October 1 of each year, the governing body of a readjustment zone shall submit to the bank a report in the form required by the bank.(b)  The report must be approved by the readjustment zone's administrative authority, if one exists.(c)  The report must include for the year preceding the date of the report:(1)  a list of local incentives for community development available in the zone;(2)  the use of local incentives for which the governing body provided in the ordinance or order nominating the readjustment zone and the effect of those incentives on revenue;(3)  the number of businesses assisted, located, and retained in the zone since its designation due to the existence of the readjustment zone;(4)  a summary of all industrial revenue bonds issued to finance projects located in the zone;  and(5)  a description of all efforts made to attain revitalization goals for the zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.40, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.301. Definition

Sec. 2310.301.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "new permanent job" means a new employment position created by a qualified business as described by Section 2310.302 that:(1)  has provided at least 1,820 hours of employment a year to a qualified employee;  and(2)  is intended to exist during the period that the qualified business is designated as a defense readjustment project under Section 2310.306.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.302. Qualified Business

Sec. 2310.302.  QUALIFIED BUSINESS.  (a)  A person is a qualified business if the bank, for the purpose of state benefits under this chapter, or the governing body of a readjustment zone, for the purpose of local benefits, certifies that:(1)  the person is engaged in or has provided substantial commitment to initiate the active conduct of a trade or business in the readjustment zone;  and(2)  at least 25 percent of the person's new employees in the readjustment zone are:(A)  residents of the governing jurisdiction;(B)  economically disadvantaged individuals, as defined by Section 2303.402(c);  or(C)  dislocated defense workers.(b)  The governing body of a readjustment zone may certify a franchise or subsidiary of a new or existing business as a qualified business if the franchise or subsidiary:(1)  is located entirely in the readjustment zone;  and(2)  maintains separate books and records of the business activity conducted in the zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.41, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.303. Prohibition on Qualified Business Certification

Sec. 2310.303.  PROHIBITION ON QUALIFIED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION.  If the bank determines that the governing body of a readjustment zone is not complying with this chapter, the bank shall prohibit the certification of a qualified business in the zone until the bank determines that the governing body is complying with this chapter.  The bank may not designate more than two defense readjustment projects in a single readjustment zone.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.42, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.304. Request for Application for Defense Readjustment Project Designation

Sec. 2310.304.  REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR DEFENSE READJUSTMENT PROJECT DESIGNATION.  A qualified business in a readjustment zone may request that the governing body of the readjustment zone apply to the bank for designation of the business as a defense readjustment project.  The request must also be made to the readjustment zone's administrative authority, if one exists.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.42, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.306. Defense Readjustment Project Designation

Sec. 2310.306.  DEFENSE READJUSTMENT PROJECT DESIGNATION.  (a)  The bank may designate a qualified business as a defense readjustment project only if the bank determines that:(1)  the business is a qualified business under Section 2310.302 that is located in or has made a substantial commitment to locate in a defense readjustment zone;(2)  the governing body of the readjustment zone making the application has demonstrated that a high level of cooperation exists among public, private, and neighborhood entities in the zone;  and(3)  the designation will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the governing body making the application for development and revitalization of the zone.(b)  The bank shall designate qualified businesses as defense readjustment projects on a competitive basis.  The bank shall make its designation decisions using a weighted scale in which:(1)  50 percent of the evaluation is based on the effect of the loss of defense expenditures and employment on the community;(2)  25 percent of the evaluation depends on the local effort to achieve development and revitalization of the readjustment zone;  and(3)  25 percent of the evaluation depends on the evaluation criteria as determined by the bank, which must include:(A)  the level of cooperation and support the project applicant commits to the revitalization goals of the zone;  and(B)  the type and wage level of the jobs to be created or retained by the business.(c)  The bank may remove a defense readjustment project designation if it determines that the business is not complying with a requirement for its designation.(d)  The bank may designate the same qualified business in a readjustment zone as more than one defense readjustment project.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 356, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.307. Allocation of Jobs Eligible for Tax Refund

Sec. 2310.307.  ALLOCATION OF JOBS ELIGIBLE FOR TAX REFUND.  When the bank designates a business as a defense readjustment project, the bank shall allocate to the project the maximum number of new permanent jobs or retained jobs eligible to be included in a computation of a tax refund for the project.  The number may not exceed 500 or a number equal to 110 percent of the number of anticipated new permanent jobs or retained jobs specified in the application for designation of the business as a defense readjustment project under Section 2310.305, whichever is less.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2310.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2310 - Defense Economic Readjustment Zone|Subchapter E. Qualified Businesses and Defense Readjustment Projects|Section 2310.308. Duration of Certain Designations

Sec. 2310.308.  DURATION OF CERTAIN DESIGNATIONS.  The bank's designation of a qualified business as a defense readjustment project is effective until the fifth anniversary of the date on which the designation is made regardless of whether the readjustment zone in which the project is located expires before the fifth anniversary of the project.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|