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Government Code - CHAPTER 2303 Page 25 of 28 To finance a project in an enterprise zone, bonds may be issued under: (1) the Act for Development of Employment, Industrial and Health Resources of 1971 (Article 5190.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or (2) the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. § 2303.510. Industrial Development Corporation (a) The governing body of a municipality that is the governing body of an enterprise zone may create, in accordance with the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), an industrial development corporation for use by the enterprise zone. (b) A corporation created under this section has the powers and is subject to the limitations of a corporation created under the Development Corporation Act of 1979. To the extent of a conflict between this section and that Act, that Act prevails. (c) The articles of incorporation of a corporation created under this section must state that the corporation is governed by this section. (d) The governing body of the municipality that creates an industrial development corporation shall appoint the board of directors of the corporation. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. § 2303.511. Other Local Incentives (a) The governing body of a municipality or county that is the governing body of an enterprise zone may: (1) defer compliance in the zone with the subdivision and development ordinances or rules, other than those relating to streets and roads or sewer or water services, of the municipality or county, as appropriate; (2) give priority to the zone for the receipt of: (A) community development block grant money; (B) industrial revenue bonds; or (C) funds received under the federal Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.); (3) adopt and implement a plan for police protection in the zone; (4) amend the zoning ordinances of the municipality or county, as appropriate, to promote economic development in the zone; (5) establish permitting preferences for businesses in the zone; ://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/go/go230300.html 1/12/2002