Living here
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates86.7%
College graduates12.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
East Montgomery County Improvement District
The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) operates with a non-profit subsidiary, the East Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), to provide financing options for relocation or expansion with below-market rates and extended terms in return for job creation activities.
county
Orange County Economic Development Corporation
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation was formed in 2003 to better serve the economic development needs of Orange County. It develops and supports policies and programs aimed at improving the business climate by creating and retaining jobs and providing a stable tax base throughout Orange County.
state
Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
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Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes