Bastrop Economic Development

Type B economic development organization for the City of Bastrop Texas. Located just 30 miles east of Austin Texas and just 25 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). We are leveraging local and regional assets to build wealth in Bastrop Texas. The Bastrop EDC was established in 1995 after the citizens of Bastrop voted to pass a one-half cent sales tax dedicated to economic development. Because the organization’s primary function is to attract, increase and retain a solid, diverse employment base, the Bastrop EDC acquired 263 acres near the intersection of State Highways 71, 21 and 95 and created the Bastrop Business and Industrial Park (Business Park) in 1996. Zoned commercial/industrial, it has been specifically developed in this prime location to appeal to a broad array of businesses. The Business Park offers a range of shovel-ready lots with concrete-grade streets, water and wastewater at the curb, abundant underground utilities, and regional storm water detention. As part of its responsibilities, the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation commissions and funds research studies to identify community needs, demand and aligned development opportunities, and to inform planning. The Bastrop EDC offers tax and development incentives and works with businesses to capitalize on them. It assists businesses in finding the most suitable facilities or building sites for their requirements and facilitates development from start to finish. In addition, the Bastrop EDC initiates, sponsors, coordinates and supports other activities that promote its mission of economic development. These include annual career and employment fairs, which bring together hiring companies, job seekers, educational institutions and high school seniors.