H.B. No. 3509 amends the Local Government Code to clarify the definitions and requirements for establishing a public improvement district in certain municipalities. The bill introduces new definitions, including "extraterritorial jurisdiction" and "hotel," and specifies that a person qualifies as a petitioner if they hold a management position in a hotel and can affirm their authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the hotel.

Additionally, the bill modifies the petition requirements for establishing a public improvement district. It stipulates that the petition must be signed by qualified petitioners representing more than 60 percent of all hotels or the area of taxable real property liable for assessment under the proposal. Each signature must be accompanied by an affidavit confirming the petitioner's authority. The changes apply only to petitions filed after the bill's effective date, with prior petitions governed by the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 372.0015, Local Government Code 372.005 (Local Government Code 372)