Texas Business Incentives

Texas Economic Development Incentives Overview

The State of Texas offers a robust suite of economic development incentives designed to attract business investment and job creation. As your partner in economic development, the Magnolia Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) can help your business navigate and access these valuable state programs.

Key Texas Incentive Programs

Texas Enterprise Fund

Texas Enterprise Fund

As the nation's largest "deal-closing" fund, the Texas Enterprise Fund provides performance-based financial incentives for projects generating significant job creation and capital investment, particularly when Texas locations compete with out-of-state alternatives.

Skills Development Fund

Skills Development Fund

This innovative program finances customized job training through Texas public community and technical colleges, allowing businesses to develop workforce skills specific to their operational needs. Grants are accessible through regional workforce solutions partnerships.

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones

Established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones encourage economic revitalization in underserved communities by offering tax incentives for investors who reinvest unrealized capital gains into these designated areas.

Texas Enterprise Zone

Texas Enterprise Zone

This collaborative program between the State of Texas and local communities promotes job creation and capital investment in economically distressed areas. Qualifying businesses may receive reimbursement of state sales and use taxes.

Manufacturing Incentives

Manufacturing Incentives

Texas offers strategic tax advantages for manufacturers, including sales tax exemptions on equipment, machinery, and specific manufacturing-related services.

Business Relocation Benefits

Business Relocation Benefits

Companies relocating operations to Texas can access specialized incentive packages tailored to their capital investment, job creation plans, and industry sector.

Key Texas Incentive Programs

Texas Enterprise Fund

Texas Enterprise Fund

As the nation's largest "deal-closing" fund, the Texas Enterprise Fund provides performance-based financial incentives for projects generating significant job creation and capital investment, particularly when Texas locations compete with out-of-state alternatives.

Skills Development Fund

Skills Development Fund

This innovative program finances customized job training through Texas public community and technical colleges, allowing businesses to develop workforce skills specific to their operational needs. Grants are accessible through regional workforce solutions partnerships.

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones

Established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones encourage economic revitalization in underserved communities by offering tax incentives for investors who reinvest unrealized capital gains into these designated areas.

Texas Enterprise Zone

Texas Enterprise Zone

This collaborative program between the State of Texas and local communities promotes job creation and capital investment in economically distressed areas. Qualifying businesses may receive reimbursement of state sales and use taxes.

Manufacturing Incentives

Manufacturing Incentives

Texas offers strategic tax advantages for manufacturers, including sales tax exemptions on equipment, machinery, and specific manufacturing-related services.

Business Relocation Benefits

Business Relocation Benefits

Companies relocating operations to Texas can access specialized incentive packages tailored to their capital investment, job creation plans, and industry sector.

Qualifying for Texas Incentives

Each program maintains specific eligibility requirements typically evaluating:

  • Employment creation targets
  • Investment commitments
  • Compensation standards
  • Industry alignment with state priorities
  • Geographic considerations
  • Competition factors
Qualifying for Texas Incentives

Application Support

The Magnolia Economic Development Corporation provides comprehensive assistance with state incentive programs:

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Program Evalauation

Identifying optimal incentive opportunities

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Application Preparation

Developing compelling submission materials

Submission Management

Coordinating with relevant state agencies

Advocacy Support

Representing your interests throughout the process

Compliance Guidance

nsuring adherence to program requirements

Application Support

The Magnolia Economic Development Corporation provides comprehensive assistance with state incentive programs:

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Program Evalauation

Identifying optimal incentive opportunities

2

Application Preparation

Developing compelling submission materials

Submission Management

Coordinating with relevant state agencies

Advocacy Support

Representing your interests throughout the process

Compliance Guidance

nsuring adherence to program requirements

Program Resources

  • Texas Enterprise Fund Overview
  • Skills Development Application Guide
  • Opportunity Zone Mapping Tool
  • Enterprise Zone Program Details
  • Manufacturing Exemption Certificate

Connect Our Team

To explore how your business can leverage Texas state incentives, contact:

Rachel Steele
Economic Development Director
Phone: (936) 548-9249
Address: City of Magnolia, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia, TX 77354
The Magnolia Economic Development Corporation remains committed to ensuring Magnolia fully focuses on the future and maintains an "Open for Business" community approach.