H.B. No. 3509 amends the Local Government Code to establish new definitions and requirements for public improvement districts (PIDs) in certain municipalities, particularly focusing on projects related to hotels. The bill introduces definitions for "extraterritorial jurisdiction" and "hotel," clarifying that the latter includes properties that begin operating as hotels after the establishment of a PID. It also specifies that districts created after September 1, 2019, can only undertake projects related to advertising, promotion, or business recruitment that are directly associated with hotels.

Additionally, the bill revises the criteria for qualified petitioners who can initiate the establishment of a PID. It requires that petitions be signed by individuals in management positions at hotels, who must provide written authorization to enter binding agreements on behalf of hotel owners. The bill also changes the threshold for petition sufficiency, stipulating that more than 60 percent of hotel properties or their appraised value must be represented in the petition. Sections of the code that previously governed these processes are repealed, and the new provisions will apply to petitions filed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 372.0015, Local Government Code 372.005 (Local Government Code 372)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 372.0015, Local Government Code 372.0035, Local Government Code 372.003 (Local Government Code 372)