Committee forwards 42 census tracts for Opportunity Zone nomination, allows council withdrawals

Jun 1, 2026

The Dallas Economic Development Committee voted to send a staff-recommended list of 42 census tracts to the governor's office for Opportunity Zone 2.0 consideration, with council members allowed to withdraw tracts in their districts by June 15; staff will submit the final package by June 26.

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The Economic Development Committee voted June 1 to forward a staff-recommended list of 42 census tracts to the governor's office for consideration under the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. The committee approved a motion that allows council members to withdraw any tract in their district by June 15; staff said it will submit the final package to the governor no later than June 26.

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