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State (TX)GrantTEXAS

Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) Deal-Closing Grant

Office of the Texas Governor
Max Funding
Up to $1,500,000
Deadline
Rolling
Location
TX State

Program Summary & Scope

The Texas Enterprise Fund serves as a competitive deal-closing financial incentive for commercial projects considering Texas versus out-of-state sites. Grants directly reward high-wage job creation and significant capital investment in Texas.

Key Requirements & Eligibility Criteria

  • Requires local government unit approval and financial matching participation
  • Contractual performance agreements enforce job creation targets and average wage minimums
  • Clawback provisions apply if hiring or capital investment milestones are missed

Eligible Startup Stages

Early StageGrowth / Phase II

Target Industries & Sectors

DefenseTechHardwareCleanTechGeneral Tech