By: Delisi H.B. No. 3523
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation, operation, administration, powers,
duties, and financing of the Temple Health and Biosciences Economic
Development District and Authority; providing the certain
authorities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The creation of the
district is necessary to further the public purpose of improving
the economy of the State and the City of Temple by providing for the
development of health and biosciences operations and facilities.
SECTION 2. CREATION OF DISTRICT. (a) A special District
and Authority to be known as the "Temple Health and Biosciences
District and Authority" exists as a governmental agency, body
politic and corporate, and political subdivision of the state.
(b) The creation of the district and authority is essential
to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI and Section
52-a, Article II, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes
stated in this subchapter.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2003.