Texas Department of Agriculture

Todd Staples, Commissioner

Rural Economic Development

:: Related Links
Contacts Governor's Emerging Technology Fund Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism Publications
:: Programs
Bioenergy Broadband For All Texans GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community Program GO TEXAN Rural Community Beautification Grant Program Parallel Pathways Retire in Texas Rural Affairs Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Texas Capital Fund Texas Rural Internship Program (TRIP) Wine Grape Investment Grant Program

Helping Texas' rural communities by increasing rural economic development opportunities throughout the state

The Rural Economic Development Division has several programs to assist rural communities and businesses to create and retain jobs through business development and community assistance. Through the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program, the division promotes agricultural diversification, small town revitalization and rural tourism.

TDA employs Rural Economic Development Regional Staff across the state to provide localized assistance, and work closely with other agencies and organizations. To contact the field person in your region, or for more information about rural economic development, download the Rural Economic Development Regional Representative map. Information for each Regional Representative is available on this document.