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Texas Enterprise Zone Program (EZP) – Sales Tax Refund for Retail Investment

State sales and use tax refunds for retail businesses that invest in facilities and create or retain jobs in designated enterprise zones.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

For-profit businesses nominated by a qualifying Texas city or county located in or near an economically distressed enterprise zone. Must commit to capital investment and job creation or retention targets. Retail businesses making qualified purchases for facility construction or improvement are eligible.

Requirements

  • Must be nominated by a local government entity with available designations
  • Must meet capital investment and job creation or retention thresholds
  • Maximum 105 statewide designations per biennium; quarterly application rounds