Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved tax incentives for two $200 million projects planned in the Edinburg area, reports The Monitor. Tax abatements were approved for South Texas Electric Cooperative and Hidalgo Wind Farms over five- and ten- years, respectively.

According to Austin Business Journal, a split Austin City Council approved two measures that allow the Circuit of The America's racetrack and event venue to apply for state special events sales tax rebates.

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program has been adopted by Houston as a citywide private clean energy finance program. As reported by Environmental Defense Fund, PACE will help Houston building owners undertake much-needed water and energy efficiency improvements through private financing without steep upfront costs. 

As reported by San Antonio Business Journal, GM Financial reached a tax abatement agreement worth $339,594. The firm was also awarded $2.5 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund, an economic incentive tool used to entice new companies at the discretion of the governor's office.

According to the Dallas Observer, the Dallas City Council approved an $11 million loan back by its federal Housing and Urban Development funds to build a new boutique hotel. An additional $2.3 million in TIF funds is being used to fund infrastructure costs.

February 2-4, 1:00 - 5:00pm EST
CDFA is excited to offer the Brownfields Project Marketplace as an opportunity for communities to receive free technical assistance related to the redevelopment and financing of brownfield projects. Join us online February 2-4 to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.

2:00 - 3:30pm (CST) - January 20, 2016
During this webinar, officials from several state organizations will discuss the past, present, and future of economic and community development in Texas. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the latest information on new programs and financing initiatives for supporting growth in communities throughout the state.

January 27-28, 2016 - Daily: 12-5pm (EST)
The Fundamentals Course is the foundation for all of CDFA's educational offerings. This course will help you understand the variety of development finance tools available, from bonds, tax credits and TIF, to federal financing programs, RLFs, and access to capital lending resources.

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