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Office of Economic Development

Type A/B Corporations

Board Members:

  • Alan Wilson (President)
  • Diana Summers (Vice President)
  • Jesus Jimenez (Secretary)
  • Johnny Philipello
  • Mark LaRue
  • Victoria Holland
  • Vishnu Reddy

Type  A

Also referred to as “Type A – Arena” , this 1/8 cent was originally approved in the 2000 November elections to be used for the construction, operation and capital projects of the current American Bank Center. 

Life Span
Creation Date: November 2000
Expiration Date: September 2025

In the 2024 November elections, Corpus Christi residents voted to re-authorize the use of the 1/8 cent sales tax for two purposes:
Purpose #1: 50% of all revenue will be for arterial & collector streets
Purpose #2: 50% of all revenue will be dedicated for the recreational & community facilities within the Sports and Entertainment District

Renewal Beginning Date: October 2025
Renewal Expiration Dater: September 2045


Type A

Also referred to as “Type A – Seawall”, this 1/8 cent was originally approved in the 200 November elections to be used for improvements, operations, and capital projects of the Downtown Seawall.

Life Span
Creation Date: November 2000
Expiration Date: March 2026

In the 2024 November elections, Corpus Christi residents voted to re-authorize the use of the 1/8 cent sales tax for two purposes:
 
Purpose #1: Continuation of maintenance for the Downtown Seawall
Purpose #2: City-wide flood control and drainage projects

Renewal Beginning Date: April 2026
Renewal Expiration Dater: September 2045


Type B

The Type B Corporation separates funding as follow:

  • 50% of all revenue is dedicated for economic development
  • $500,000 are dedicated annually for housing projects
  • All remaining funds are utilized for streets capital projects

 

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About Us

Economic Development promotes growth and prosperity for citizens and businesses in the region. Economic Development partners with local organizations to achieve these goals.

Contact Information

Address: 1201 Leopard Street, 4th floor, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Phone:  (361) 826-4000

Economic Development's Goals

  • Improve the Quality of Life of Our Residents
  • Diversify the City’s Economy 
  • Increase Business Recruitment and Retention 
  • Attract Talent and Develop Our Workforce