In Texas, negotiations for economic development incentives are exempt from public scrutiny. Texas can improve this process by defining an incentives policy, allowing for public review, and increasing availability of active agreements.
One Way or Another, It’s Time to End the ETJ
Late last month, the Houston Chronicle published an article noting the Foundation’s longstanding effort “to see ETJs abolished completely.” What prompted the friendly mention was Tesla’s recent announcement that it would be using a new state law, Senate Bill 2038, to petition to have its electric vehicle factory, located in eastern Travis County, “removed from...