This edition of Texas Tax Talk takes a closer look at Chapter 313, the drivers behind potential changes to the program, and arguments both for and against a program overhaul.

Samsung has been building semiconductors in Austin for more than 20 years. It has already benefited from more economic incentives than any other company in the region:

February’s epic power failure hurt the state’s reputation and raised questions about its infrastructure. The Legislature must find a fix and keep the cheap energy coming.

A massive investment may soon be coming to Austin: Samsung Austin Semiconductor is considering building a multi-billion dollar chipmaking plant at its campus in north Austin.

The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remains behind the cause.