(a) A creating body by ordinance or order may amend the boundary of a development zone after a public hearing on the issue.
(b) The amended boundary:
(1) must be continuous;
(2) may not exceed the original size requirement of § 386.031; and
(3) may not exclude any area originally included within the boundary of the development zone.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 386.036

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The entire development zone with the amended boundary must continue to meet the unemployment or economic distress requirements of § 386.031.
(d) A creating body may not make more than one boundary amendment for a development zone in a calendar year.
(e) If more than one body created the development zone, each body must agree on the amendment by ordinance or order.