Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Public utilities must submit annual energy reports to SECO using an online reporting form. The reporting requirement applies to certain utilities under Texas Utilities Code §39.9051-§39.9052 as amended by Senate Bill 924.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be a designated public utility subject to reporting requirements
2.Must report annually to SECO
3.Must complete reporting form online (scanned copies not accepted)
4.Must use same computer to start and complete the form
5.Must not clear browser cookies while form is being prepared
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.
TXCPA · Texas
Franchise tax exemption for the first five years of operation for new Texas businesses formed by honorably discharged veterans, providing a significant tax benefit during the critical startup phase.
NRCS · United States
Protects agricultural lands and wetlands through permanent or long-term easements. USDA pays up to 50% of the fair market value of agricultural land easements to keep farmland in production.