The process for creating agricultural development districts was enacted in 2001 by the Texas Legislature to promote the development of agricultural facilities that result in employment and economic activity. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District in Chambers County was created outside the context of Chapter 60, by the legislature and the department advises to inquire with the County Clerk's offices where the property is located to confirm (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/cclerks.shtml). Otherwise, no agricultural development districts have been created.

The provision you described is in the Unimproved Property Contract (TXR 1607, TREC 9-17) and Farm and Ranch Contract (TXR 1701, TREC 25-16). In the event a seller's property is located in such a district.the seller is required to give written notice to prospective buyers prior to the execution of a binding contract to purchase the property. This notice can be provided either separately or within the terms of the contract itself. The seller and buyer of property in an agricultural development district must also sign a notice at closing that is recorded in the deed records.

Visit the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website to learn more about Texas agricultural development districts.