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Texas Enterprise Zone Program

State sales and use tax refund incentive for approved projects creating or retaining jobs in distressed areas.

About this program

The Texas Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development tool that allows communities to nominate eligible projects for state sales and use tax refunds based on capital investment and job creation or retention. Fort Worth projects may be nominated when they meet state and local requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible businesses nominated by a local community for qualified projects creating or retaining jobs and meeting enterprise zone criteria.

Requirements

  • Secure local nomination and state designation before claiming benefits
  • Provide project investment, jobs, qualified employees, location, and payroll information
  • Meet certification, reporting, and refund documentation requirements