Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Stafford Economic Development Corporation
SEDC's primary purpose is to promote and fund economic development projects to enhance the city. Created in 1999, it is a nonprofit entity authorized to issue bonds, has the power of eminent domain and can condemn property with City Council approval; it follows the Stafford Economic Development Commission and helped recruit national and international businesses to Stafford and to implement the Freeport Tax Exemption and a tax abatement program.
county
Fort Bend Economic Development Council
Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development works with new and existing businesses to promote economic opportunities in Fort Bend County and provides incentives such as tax abatements, tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ), and county assistance districts. The department partners with communities and stakeholders to support prosperity and economic growth.
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.
state
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