Texas offers a business-friendly climate that includes a highly skilled workforce, easy access to global markets, predictable regulations, and additionally, has no corporate or personal income tax. Texas is the state where businesses flourish, and it has the accolades to prove it. For the 17th consecutive year, Texas was named the nation’s “Best State for Business.” Texas was also awarded Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup, for the 9th consecutive year. If you were to compare Texas’ economy to the nations of the rest of the world, it would rank 9th largest.
Eagle Pass has one of the lowest costs of doing business in Texas and is home to one of the largest bilingual communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. It has the assets and appeal to make it the community of choice in the border region. Its strategic location includes a Free Trade Zone and Opportunity Zones. Eagle Pass is the fastest route between San Antonio and major trade locations in Mexico such as Monterrey and Nava (home to the largest brewery of its kind in the world).
Businesses benefit from having plenty of land for growth. Three particular areas are well-suited for relocation and development:
- Downtown with its 300 Block Art and Entertainment District
- Veterans Boulevard for retail
- Three Industrial-Focused Development Areas:
- Industrial Park Boulevard Development Area
- Highway 57 Development Area
- Logistics Industry Development Area
Eagle Pass Economic Development Offers Customized Solutions
Site selection help is just a phone call or email away. Whether you need help cutting red tape, setting up utilities, or obtaining permits, Eagle Pass Economic Development, along with our partners, can customize assistance to meet your needs.
Additionally, industrial developers are ready to build facilities suited to a business’ particular needs from the ground up in a matter of months. Eagle Pass also has the workers needed to make those facilities hum. While the population within city limits is around 28,000, 400,000 live within a 30-mile radius. Nearly 15% of Eagle Pass’ youthful workforce is ready to fill new job slots.