Business groups warned lawmakers that Texas could lose business to other states without something to replace the so-called Chapter 313 tax break, which gave some companies big breaks on school taxes.

Twelve-year South Texas lawmaker Rep. J.M. Lozano has filed a bill to reintroduce the state’s recently ended Chapter 313 school property tax abatement program.

Affected by Texas’ multi-billion dollar job losses to other states, nearly 180 top manufacturers, business leaders and economic development leaders across the state are issuing a unified appeal to the Texas Legislature to adopt new state incentives to “bring long-term jobs and income to Texas communities.

The way that some in economic development spheres look at it, working to lure companies to come to Central Texas is a lot like handiwork. You strap on your tool belt or grab your toolbox and use whatever you need that’s in it to complete the job.

The way that some in economic development spheres look at it, working to lure companies to come to Central Texas is a lot like handiwork. You strap on your tool belt or grab your toolbox and use whatever you need that’s in it to complete the job.