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The Economic & Strategic Planning Division works to support the development and success of entrepreneurs and small businesses in Travis County.

Programs and Resources

Travis County’s TCTX Thrive 1.0 Small Business Relief Program was designed to offer a response to the economic crisis related to COVID-19 through reimbursement grants of up to $40,000 to remain open and support job retention. TCTX Thrive 1.0 provided assistance to 224 local small businesses.
 

Travis County’s TCTX Thrive 2.0 Small Business Relief Program was designed to offer a response to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. It uses American Rescue Plan Act funds to offer a second round of grants of up to $40,000 to eligible local small businesses that were on the waitlist for the TCTX Thrive 1.0 program but did not receive assistance.

Travis County’s TCTX Thrive 3.0 Small Business Relief Program is designed to offer a response to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. It will use American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund business training and coaching programs that will help small businesses develop and improve basic business practices, prepare for accessing capital, and plan for and navigate ownership transition.

 

To reach the Travis County Small Business Program team, please contact [email protected].

700 Lavaca, Suite #1560

Austin, Texas 78701 (Map)

Jessica Rio,
County 
Executive for
PBO

Travis Gatlin,
Budget
Director

Christy D.
Moffett,
EDSI Director

Budget Staff

EDSI Staff

Phone: (512) 854-9106
Fax: (512) 854-4210

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.