Mayor’s Office proposes nomination of Integra Mission Critical LLC for Texas Enterprise Zone slot

Andrew Busker of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development briefed the Economic Development Committee on Oct. 16 about a proposed nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.

Busker said the state program requires a municipal nomination for companies applying for enterprise‑zone designation; municipalities receive nine nominations per state biennium and unused nominations expire at the end of the biennium. The mayor’s office proposed using one nomination for Integra Mission Critical LLC, a company at 15550 Milner Road (District B) that manufactures modular infrastructure for data centers.

Project details presented by Busker: the overall project is reported to generate 291 jobs, but the enterprise‑zone application counts 72 jobs at an average salary of $102,850. The presentation listed a project investment of $10,000,000, which would include tenant improvements and manufacturing equipment. Busker noted the enterprise‑zone application process relies on Texas Tax Code Chapter 2303.

Timeline and reporting: the mayor’s office plans to bring a nomination resolution to the council on Oct. 30 so the company can include a certified copy of the resolution with a state application due Dec. 2. Busker said reporting on job creation and salaries goes to the state; the mayor’s office uses MOUs with companies so that it receives reporting (including ZIP codes for hires) and can share job openings with council offices.

Tax impact: when asked by Councilmember Flickinger, Busker said a successful enterprise‑zone award affects state sales and use taxes and does not reduce the city’s portion of sales tax revenue.

Quote: "We have a nomination who's looking to apply for the December 2 deadline," Busker said, summarizing the next steps for council consideration.

Action requested: staff signaled intent to place a nomination resolution on the Oct. 30 agenda; no formal council vote occurred during this meeting.