Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Economic Development Programs and Assistance

The Texas Legislature has defined programs designed to spur economic development in communities of all sizes across Texas. The experts in the Data Analysis and Transparency Division can answer your questions about these programs.


Event: Texas Comptroller Chapter 312 Abatement Electronic Filing Training Webinar
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
How to Log-in: Click Here or Log-in here → Meeting ID: 290 437 773 761 and Passcode: SdnyaS or Dial in by Phone: 737-471-3847, Code: 914006279#
Topics: Chapter 312 Abatement Forms
Continuing Education (CE) Available: No
Contact: Frank Alvarez, 512-936-9231, frank.alvarez@cpa.texas.gov

Event: Texas Comptroller Chapter 311 TIRZ Electronic Filing Training Webinar
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
How to Log-in: Click Here or Log-in here → Meeting ID: 264 643 725 087 and Passcode: sp3YaN or Dial in by Phone: 737-471-3847, Code: 329245329#
Topics: Chapter 311 TIRZ Forms
Continuing Education (CE) Available: No
Contact: Frank Alvarez, 512-936-9231, frank.alvarez@cpa.texas.gov

Event: Houston Economic Development Symposium
Partner: Greater Houston Partnership and Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance (HREDA)
Date: Friday, August 30
Time: 1:00pm — 5:00pm
Where: Partnership Tower – 701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77010
How to Log-in: Click Here or Meeting ID: 280 374 031 533 and Passcode: 4Lw5es or 1 737-471-3847, Code: 48892731#
Topics: Ch. 311 Tax Increment Financing, Ch. 312 Abatements, Ch. 380-381 Economic Development Agreements, Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT), Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Municipal Development Districts (MDDs), and Jobs Energy Technology and Innovation (JETI)
Continuing Education (CE) Available: Yes, as offered through the Texas Association County Auditors (TACA) and Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Contact: Maria Avalos, Maria.Avalos@cpa.texas.gov, 512-475-0434

Event: San Marcos Economic Development Symposium
Partner: Greater San Marcos Partnership
Date: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 1:00pm — 5:00pm
Where: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
How to Log-in: Click Here or Meeting ID: 265 594 918 752 Passcode: vUip9P or 1 737-471-3847, Code: 31148257#
Topics: Ch. 311 Tax Increment Financing, Ch. 312 Abatements, Ch. 380-381 Economic Development Agreements, Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT), Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Municipal Development Districts (MDDs), and Jobs Energy Technology and Innovation (JETI)
Continuing Education (CE) Available: Yes, as offered through the Texas Association County Auditors (TACA) and Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Contact: Eric Ewing, Richard.Ewing@cpa.texas.gov, 512-936-8501

Event: Corpus Christi Economic Development Symposium
Partner: City of Corpus Christi and United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Date: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 1:00pm — 5:00pm
Where: American Bank Center Convention Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
How to Log-in: Click Here or Meeting ID: 213 074 675 698 Passcode: 9mrPg8 or 1 737-471-3847, Code: 200286845#
Topics: Ch. 311 Tax Increment Financing, Ch. 312 Abatements, Ch. 380-381 Economic Development Agreements, Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT), Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Municipal Development Districts (MDDs), and Jobs Energy Technology and Innovation (JETI)
Continuing Education (CE) Available: Yes, as offered through the Texas Association County Auditors (TACA) and Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Contact: Maria Avalos, Maria.Avalos@cpa.texas.gov, 512-475-0434

Event: Richardson Economic Development Symposium
Partner: City of Richardson
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 1:00pm — 5:00pm
Where: Richardson City Hall, Council Chambers, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Suite 525, Richardson 75082
How to Log-in: Click Here or Meeting ID: 290 917 355 962 Passcode: kBTmS4 or 1 737-471-3847, Code: 507222957#
Topics: Ch. 311 Tax Increment Financing, Ch. 312 Abatements, Ch. 380-381 Economic Development Agreements, Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT), Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Municipal Development Districts (MDDs), and Jobs Energy Technology and Innovation (JETI)
Continuing Education (CE) Available: Yes, as offered through the Texas Association County Auditors (TACA) and Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Contact: Eric Ewing, Richard.Ewing@cpa.texas.gov, 512-936-8501

Questions? Contact the Local Government Assistance Team at 844-519-5672.