STATE INCENTIVES

Texas Data Center Incentives

Summary12 Data Sources

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

Yes

Property Tax

Up to 100% for 10 years (local negotiation)

Corporate Income Tax

None

Est. Savings

15-25% vs national average

Special Programs

Texas Enterprise Fund

Skills Development Fund

Key Considerations

ERCOT grid constraints
410 GW interconnection queue (87% data centers)
Water availability in some areas

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Power Infrastructure Risk Assessment

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