Senate Bill No. 1921 aims to amend the Local Government Code regarding public improvement districts in certain municipalities, specifically focusing on projects related to hotels. The bill introduces new definitions, including "extraterritorial jurisdiction" and "hotel," which clarifies that the term "hotel" encompasses properties that begin operating as hotels after the establishment of a public improvement district. Additionally, it specifies that districts created after September 1, 2019, can only undertake projects related to advertising, promotion, or business recruitment directly associated with hotels.

The bill also revises the requirements for petitions to establish public improvement districts. It stipulates that a petition must be signed by qualified petitioners representing more than 60 percent of the appraised value of hotel properties or the area of all hotel properties liable for assessment under the proposal. Furthermore, it mandates that each qualified petitioner must provide a written statement confirming their authority to enter into binding agreements concerning hotel operations. The bill repeals certain existing sections of the Local Government Code and establishes that the new provisions will apply only 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)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 372.0015, Local Government Code 372.0035, Local Government Code 372.003 (Local Government Code 372)