Texas Rising

Step up Your Economic
Development Game


list item 1Reach out to the Comptroller’s Local Government Assistance and Economic Development Division for resources and tools you can use, such as Chapter 380 Agreements, to recruit retail to your town or assist with your economic development efforts. Call (800) 531-5441, ext. 3-4679.


list item 2Peruse in-depth information on retail sales. Go to the Comptroller’s Economic Indicators page or quarterly sales tax reports by city or county.


list item 3Contact the Texas Retailers Association for information on its 25,000-plus retail stores, or call (800) 299-4872, or in Austin 472-8261.


list item 4Connect with the National Retail Federation for information on outlet centers in Texas and industry trends in retail or call (800) 673-4692.


list item 5Visit the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division for tools and resources you can use to recruit retail and business to your town. Call (800) 843-5789 or direct in Austin at 936-0100.