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Originally Posted by H2O
The State statute specifically says something to the effect that the purpose of a TIRZ is to mitigate blight.
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No, it doesn't.
The word "blight" doesn't even appear in 311.005
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/D...11.htm#311.005
I believe the city has cited reasons (B) and (C) (though they only need 1, it's an OR)
(B) the predominance of defective or inadequate sidewalk or street layout;
(C) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
(a-1) is also rather interesting, and it seems like the TIRZ could qualify on that basis as well, but I don't think the city cited it.
" Notwithstanding Subsection (a), if the proposed project plan for a potential zone includes the use of land in the zone in connection with the operation of an existing or proposed regional commuter or mass transit rail system, or for a structure or facility that is necessary, useful, or beneficial to such a regional rail system, the governing body of a municipality may designate an area as a reinvestment zone."