Growing and Governing Texas
Sign up to receive e-mail updates when this page changesThe Comptroller’s Economic Development and Analysis (EDA) Division provides education and direct assistance to local governments, allowing them to operate more effectively and efficiently. EDA aids local economic development efforts and promotes best practices and the exchange of ideas among cities, counties, economic development officials and other entities.
Best Practice
The Texas Comptroller’s office identifies and publishes best practices used by Texas local governments for creatively saving money, improving services, streamlining operations, enhancing revenue and more…
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Texas Transparency Check-up
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Economic Development Tools
- Economic Development Tax Guides and Reports
- Economic Development and Endangered Species Regulations
- Texas Economic Development Act Reports (Chapter 313)
- Census Data
- State Energy Conservation Office Links
- External Resource Links
Governing Tools
- Local Government Management Assessments
- Court Costs and Fees
- Financial Management