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Texas Enterprise Zone Program

Texas Enterprise Zone Program

Funds businesses in Texas Enterprise Zones with tax-advantaged support tied to growth-oriented capital deployment.

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The Texas Enterprise Zone Program, jointly administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Texas Governor's Office of Economic Development, provides state sales and use tax refunds to businesses that invest capital and create or retain jobs in economically distressed Enterprise Zone areas. Refund tiers are determined by investment size and job commitment: the Half Enterprise desig…

What this grant funds

State sales and use tax refunds of $625,000–$3,750,000 for businesses investing capital and creating or retaining jobs in designated Texas Enterprise Zone areas.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Rebate
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: gov.texas.gov