Texas Data Center Incentives
What datacenter incentives does Texas offer?
Texas offers: No corporate income tax + aggressive local property tax abatements. Sales tax exemption: Yes. Property tax abatement: Up to 100% for 10 years (local negotiation). Corporate income tax: None. Estimated savings vs national average: 15-25% vs national average.
Key Data Points
- Sales Tax Exemption: Yes
- Property Tax: Up to 100% for 10 years (local negotiation)
- Corporate Income Tax: None
- Estimated Savings: 15-25% vs national average
- Special Programs: Texas Enterprise Fund, Skills Development Fund
Incentive Summary
Sales Tax Exemption
Property Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Est. Savings
Special Programs
Texas Enterprise Fund
Skills Development Fund
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