Texas
Public process
Last checked 2026-05-05
2,420
Total eligible tracts
524
Rural eligible
605
Max designations (25%)
56
Days to nomination window
Nomination process
Community submission deadline June 26, 2026. EDT submits to Treasury by August 3, 2026. Downloadable Nomination Packet for EDOs and county judges. Four scoring criteria: statutory compliance, local support, project viability (24–48 month deployment), geographic balance (rural/disaster area preference).
State deadline: 2026-06-26
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Harris County | 499 |
| Dallas County | 279 |
| Tarrant County | 153 |
| Bexar County | 146 |
| Hidalgo County | 133 |
| El Paso County | 87 |
| Cameron County | 76 |
| Travis County | 71 |
| Lubbock County | 42 |
| Webb County | 41 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Texas will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT), Office of the Governor
https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/opportunity-zonesEligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-05-05. Full methodology.