Other Incentives

The Texas Economic Development Agency assists relocating business by linking them with other programs that are offered through agencies, state wide. Listed below are some additional economic development programs.

Skills Development Fund Program

The Skills Development Fund is an innovative program created to assist Texas public community and technical colleges finance customized job training for their local businesses. The Fund was established by the Legislature in 1995 and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Average training costs are $1,000 per trainee; however, the benefit may vary depending on the proposal.

In-State Tuition for Employees

The Economic Development and Diversification In-State Tuition incentive may be offered to qualified businesses that are in the decision-making process to relocate or expand their operations into Texas. The incentive allows employees and family members of the qualified businesses to pay in-state tuition fees if the individual files with a Texas institution of higher education. Without this incentive designation, a student must reside in Texas for a 12-month period to be entitled to pay the tuition fees of a Texas resident.

Pollution Control Property Tax Exemption

A Texas constitutional amendment providing an exemption from property taxation for pollution control devices, equipment or land for air, water, or land pollution control was approved in 1993. This program provides an exemption of real and personal property tax for the life of the eligible equipment.

The individual or company seeking the exemption must submit a use and determination permit to the executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). That positive use determination is then provided to the local appraisal district, which must accept the TNRCC’s decision and grant the property an exemption from property taxes.

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center

The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is part of a national network of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. TMAC helps identify problems in manufacturing processes, recommends solutions and helps execute projects. TMAC field engineers operate out of offices located nearby to provide hands-on assistance to firms seeking to upgrade their operations to become more competitive.

TMAC services include assessment and benchmarking of existing operations; technical awareness projects (seminars, workshops, etc.); technical assistance projects including specific technology, engineering or management solutions (e.g., TQM, ISO 9000, Process Improvement, Inventory Control and Management, Plant/Equipment upgrades, CAD/CAE/CAM); and Deployment Group Management to assist sets of companies with common problems implement common solutions.

The PEDC formed a partnership with TMAC to pay for a percentage of the company's fees for services that apply to certain manufacturer guidelines.

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