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Ad Valorem / Property Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zones
Reinvestment Zones
As a local economic development tool used by municipalities and counties throughout the state of Texas, reinvestment zones have been used to stimulate local economies by attracting new companies and encouraging the growth of existing businesses. These zones can be created for the purpose of granting local businesses ad valorem property tax abatements on a portion of the value of real and/or tangible personal property located in the zone, for a period of up to 10 years. Special taxation entities having jurisdiction over a reinvestment zone may participate in executed abatement agreements; however, the special taxing districts may not designate reinvestment zones or initiate tax abatement agreements. Reinvestment zones are designated by local ordinance or resolution. Incorporated cities, counties and special districts are allowed to enter into tax abatement agreements. However, school districts no longer possess this ability. The Comptroller of Public Accounts has responsibility for the state's central registry of reinvestment zones.



