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Available Greenfield Sites
Multiple greensites with utilities and access to major arteries. Data available upon request.
Various improved sites (existing buildings) available zoned for industrial users. Enterprise zone data available upon request.
Build-to-suit capability.
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Business Services
Texas Enterprise Zone Program: The purpose of the Texas Enterprise Zone Program is to encourage job creation and capital investment in areas of economic distress by providing communities with an economic development tool through which they can offer state and local incentives and program priority to new or expanding business located in these designated areas.
Texas Leverage Fund: The Texas Leverage Fund (TLF) is an “economic development bank” offering an added source of financing to communities that have passed the economic development sales tax. This program allows the community to make loans to local businesses for expansion or to recruit new industries.
State of Texas Industrial Revenue Bond Program: The State of Texas Industrial Revenue Bond Program is designed to provide tax-exempt financing to finance land and depreciable property for eligible industrial or manufacturing projects. The Development Corporation Act allows cities, counties, conservation and reclamation districts to form non-profit industrial development corporations or authorities on their behalf. The purpose is to issue taxable and tax-exempt bonds for eligible projects in their jurisdictions.
Texas Linked Deposit Program: The State of Texas Linked Deposit Program (“Linked Deposit Program”) was established to encourage lending to historically underutilized businesses, child-care providers, non-profit corporations, and/or small businesses located in an Enterprise Zone by providing lenders and borrowers a lower cost of capital.
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Office of Economic Development and Tourism (OEDT) 1700 N. Congress Ave. SFA Bldg, Suite 130 Austin, TX 78711
Local Newspapers: 2 New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung (6 times/week) Canyon Lake Times-Guardian (weekly)
Out-of-Town Newspapers: 2 San Antonio Express-News (daily) Austin-American Statesman (daily)
Local Radio Stations: 2 KGNB (AM) KNBT (FM) Good reception from San Antonio
Television Stations in San Antonio: ABC, CBS, NBC and KLRN Good reception from San Antonio
Cable Television: Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative Time Warner Cable
Telephone Service: AT&T Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative
Post Office (Class): A
Demographics and Population
Demographics For New Braunfels and Comal County
The U. S. Census Population Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties with 10,000 or more population in 2006 (based on population from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006) ranks Comal County # 56 (previously # 69) and Hays County# 34 (previously # 35). This information was released in a press release issued on March 22, 2007. To view this information clink on the following link to access the information. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/CO-EST2006-08.html
County
July 1, 2007
July 1, 2006
April 1, 2000 Estimates Base
% Change, '00 to '07
Comal
105,187
101,181
78,021
26%
Hays
133,151
130,325
97,576
26%
Guadalupe
112,777
107,684
89,880
20%
The U. S. Census Bureau released the following population estimates for 2006 in a press release issued on June 28 2007. These figures show the steady, continued growth of New Braunfels and surrounding cities.
City
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Growth Since 2000
New Braunfels
49,969
47,168
44,956
42,817
41,118
39,694
38,532
23%
San Marcos
47,181
46,111
44,746
43,780
42,401
38,940
36,402
23%
Seguin
24,909
24,230
24,136
23,982
23,633
23,184
22,934
8%
San Antonio
1,296,282
1,256,509
1,235,089
1,213,233
1,192,330
1,169,640
1,155,375
11%
Dallas-Ft. Worth had the largest population increase of any city between 2006 and 2007. Atlanta, Phoenix, Houston and Riverside, CA., rounded out the list of the five biggest numerical gainers, with San Antonio Metro Area finishing in the top 10. (See press release ) Source: U. S. Census Bureau, 2007 Population Etimates
2006 population estimates: New Braunfels 49,969 Comal County 101,181
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates
Population, Families and Income Data Selected Cities & Counties
2000 Census Figures
Total Population
Median Household income
Median Family Income
Per Capita Income
Families Below Poverty Level
Individuals Below Poverty Level
City of N B
36,494
$40,078
$46,726
$18,548
9.0%
10.9%
Comal County
78,021
$46,147
$52,455
$21,914
6.4%
8.6%
Guadalupe Cty
89,023
$43,949
$49,645
$18,430
7.3%
9.8%
HaysCounty
97,589
$45,006
$56,287
$19,931
6.4%
14.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3) http://www.census.gov/
Housing New Braunfels and Comal County
2000 Census
New Braunfels
Comal County
Total Housing Units
14,896
32,718
Owner-occupied housing units
8,735
22,440
Renter-occupied housing units
4,832
6,626
Vacant housing units
1,338
3.652
Median value owner-occupied units
$95,100
$117,000
Median contract rent
$635
$626
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 3, Matrices H1, H7, H20, H23, H24, H30, H34, H38, H40, H43, H44, H48, H51, H62, H63, H69, H74, H76, H90, H91, and H94
Ethnic Distribution of the Population (2000) New Braunfels and Comal County
2000 Census
Black
Hispanic
White
New Braunfels
1.4%
34.5%
64.1%
Comal County
.9%
22.6%
76.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
Census Population Comparison Data New Braunfels and Comal County
Population Data
1970
1980
1990
2000
New Braunfels
17,859
22,402
27,334
36,494
Comal County
24,165
36,446
51,832
78,021
Source: U. S. Census Reports
Total Population and Age Distribution of Population, 1990 and 2000 For Selected Cities and Counties
City of New Braunfels
Comal County
2000
1990
% Change
2000
1990
% Change
Population
36,494
27,334
33.5%
78,021
51,832
50.5%
Under 18
25.7%
26.7%
25.5%
25.6%
18 and over
74.3%
73.3%
74.5%
74.4%
65 and over
16.9%
18.0%
14.8%
16.3%
Males
47.9%
47.2%
49.0%
48.7%
Females
52.1%
52.3%
51.0%
51.3%
GuadalupeCounty
HaysCounty
2000
1990
% Change
2000
1990
% Change
Population
89,023
64,873
37.2%
97,589
65,614
48.7%
Under 18
28.5%
28.5%
24.5%
24.4%
18 and over
71.5%
72.2%
75.5%
75.6%
65 and over
11.3%
12.0%
7.7%
7.9%
Males
49.2
49.4%
50.3%
50.2%
Females
50.8
50.6%
49.7%
49.8%
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1990 Census of Population and Housing, Summary Tape File 1 (100% Data) Matrices P1, P3, P5, P6, P8, P11, P15, P16, P23, H1, H2, H3, H5, H8, H10, H18A, H21, H23, H23B, H32, H32B, H41.
Sources: City of New Braunfels, Comal County, CenterPoint Energy, New Braunfels Utilities, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Guadalupe Valley Telecommunications Cooperative, State Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Workforce Commission, and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Education
EDUCATION
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN COMAL COUNTY
October '07 Enrollment
Student / Teacher Ratio ('07)
May 2007
Attendance Rate 2003 - 04
New Braunfels ISD
7,050
24.2/1
354
95.5%
7 primary and elementary, 1 - 6th grade center, 1 middle, 1 high school and 1 alternate learning center
State average attendance is 95.7% for 2003-04.
October '07 Enrollment
Student / Teacher Ratio ('06)
May 2007 Graduates
Attendance Rate 2004 - 05
Comal ISD
15,071
16:1
950
96%
10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high school, and 1 alternative school
Start-up training programs for industry are available through local school districts working in cooperation with the Texas Department of commerce, Texas Education Agency and Texas Employment Commission. Also, both school districts offer comprehensive adult education programs.
To view information on our schools and their performance, please visit the Texas Education Agency web site at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
PRIVATE, PAROCHIAL AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS IN NEW BRAUNFELS *
CalvaryBaptistAcademy
177 W. Klein Road
New Braunfels, TX78130
(830) 629-0049
Cross LutheranSchool
2171 East Common Street
New Braunfels, TX78130
(830) 625-3969
New BraunfelsChristianAcademy
995 Mission Hills Drive
New Braunfels, TX78130
(830) 629-6222
Sts. Peter and PaulSchool
198 W. Bridge
New Braunfels, TX78130
(830) 625-4531
* This is not a complete list of all schools in the New Braunfels area.
NEARBY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, 13 miles east Texas State University in San Marcos, 16 miles north Central Texas Technology Center in New Braunfels, 8 miles east
Colleges and Universities in San Antonio ** (36 Miles south of New Braunfels) Northwest Vista College Northeast Campos Our Lady of the Lake University Palo Alto College San Antonio College Saint Mary's University St. Phillips College Trinity University University of the Incarnate Word University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio University of Texas of San Antonio
**This list does include all campuses in the San Antonio area.
Employers
EMPLOYER - PRODUCT OR SERVICE
Employees
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Waterpark
1,800 Seasonal
Comal ISD School District
1,700
Wal-Mart Distribution Center Distribution Center
1,200
New Braunfels ISD School District
912
Christus Santa Rose - New Braunfels
900
The Scooter Store Distribution of Scooters and Wheelchairs
For a complete listing of banks that are Chamber members, please go to our main web page at www.nbcham.org and click on Business Directory. This list is updated periodically by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and the information may change. Last updated 01-26-2006.
Government
Home rule, council-manager form of government with six council members which are elected from six districts. Council members are elected for three-year terms. The Mayor is elected at large by the citizens of New Braunfels.
The City has an updated comprehensive city master plan supervised by a Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission also oversees the application and enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance.
The City has 122 police personnel and 66 patrol cars; the Fire Department has a staff of 105, 4 stations and 4 fully equipped ambulances. Because of the efficiency of the Fire Department, New Braunfels has the state's maximum good fire record credit of 20% with a key rate of fourteen cents.
The City operates ambulance service with Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. As of 1990, 911 service has been a part of New Braunfels and Comal County.
Healthcare Services
Hospitals:
one (private) non-profit
Beds:
132
Modern emergency treatment facilities, operating Rooms:
4
Physicians:
100+ in more than 25 specialties 40+ Primary Care Physicians
Dentists:
30+
Pharmacies:
10
Pharmacists:
25+ registered
Rehabilitation Center:
8
MHMR Center
1
Assisted Living Facilities:
6
Nursing Homes:
4
Retirement Homes/Communities:
6
Incentives
SALES TAX REFUND
If your company locates in the New Braunfels Enterprise Zone and qualifies as an Enterprise Project, you could qualify for up to $2,500 per job in sales tax refunds for qualified equipment purchases & building construction. Both local and state sales tax would be utilized in the calculations.
FRANCHISE TAX DEDUCTION
As an Enterprise project in New Braunfels, your company could be eligible to deduct from its taxable capital 50% of its capital investment.The deduction may be taken on each franchise tax report based on your fiscal year.
After apportionment, deductions from both capital and earned surplus are allowed for enterprise zone investments.The state tax rate on capital assets is $2.50 per $1,000 of taxable capital and the earned surplus tax rate is 4.5%.Specifically, enterprise zone projects are eligible for a deduction from taxable capital that equals to 50% of the project's capital investment in the enterprise zone.The allowable deduction from taxable earned surplus is 5% of the qualified investment.
SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
In 2001 during the 77th Legislative session House Bill 1200 sponsored by Congressman Brimer provided relief from school property taxes for large capital investments.The law applies only to a corporation or limited liability company that is subject to payment of state franchise taxes.In addition the company must create at least twenty-five new permanent jobs, pay at least 80% of a group health benefit plan for its employees and pay at least 110% of the county average weekly wage.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND FINANCING
Governed by the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979, political subdivisions are authorized to create non-profit lending corporations to provide tax exempt financing for commercial, industrial and manufacturing projects.
The Comal County Industrial Development Authority acts as issuer for tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds.A number of projects have been approved and bonds sold to finance projects in New Braunfels.
NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES IMPACT FEE WAIVER POLICY
In order to promote industrial development and economic growth in New Braunfels and its surrounding area, New Braunfels Utilities has formulated an Impact Fee Waiver Policy.The waiver shall be available to manufacturers and service industries which own qualifying real and personal property and are willing to execute a contract with New Braunfels Utilities for th
