Houston Tightens Rules for Companies Seeking Tax Breaks

Houston tightens rules for companies seeking tax breaks

Houston City Council approved changes to its tax abatement rules that require companies to demonstrate adherence to worker protection standards regarding wage theft, workplace safety, and health insurance.

Houston Links Future Corporate Tax Breaks to Better Wages and Benefits

Houston City Council approved tougher standards tying future property-tax abatements to wages, health coverage, worker safety and apprenticeship opportunities.

Houston to require better wages, health benefits for businesses receiving tax breaks

The tax abatement program is intended to spur economic development. The new requirements improve benefits for workers. The city has approved 20 tax breaks, including for Chevron, Kroger, Memorial Hermann, Halliburton and UPS.

Houston City Council to vote on tightening rules on corporate tax breaks

Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on an ordinance that would turn vague company promises tied to tax breaks into enforceable requirements.