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STATE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION
Texas businesses may be exempt from paying state sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing machinery
and equipment, on equipment and other expenses for Data Centers reaching certain thresholds, and on
natural gas and electricity for companies using these resources in creating tangible personal property.
AD VELORUM/PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
A facility that receives a determination from the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ) that
property is for pollution control purposes may qualify for exemption of property taxation. The intent is
to ensure that compliance with environmental mandates, through capital investments, do not result in
an increase in a facility’s property taxes.
PERMIT ASSISTANCE
TCEQ and the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism division have established a
relationship to assist companies which may experience unwarranted delays in their environmental
permitting process for projects that could affect job creation or have a high economic impact.
IN˜STATE TUITION FOR EMPLOYEES
The Economic Development and Diversification In-State Tuition 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.
CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
GRANT (CPRIT)
CPRIT offers several funding opportunities for promising cancer research, product development, and
prevention programs.
http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/funding-opportunities/