Responsibilities & Documents

Recognized by the Texas Economic Development Council for Economic Excellence, the Department of Economic Development & Tourism is responsible for economic development and the administration of the Hotel Occupancy Tax funds collected by the City. The department's Business Retention and Expansion Strategic Plan recently received a Project Planning Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. Please review the Economic Development mission and goals as well as the Tourism mission and goals for details related to each function.

Economic Development Mission and Goals

To help create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through attraction and support of businesses meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders. 

• Provide desirable services for residents of the City 
  
  
• Develop and implement programs to retain and support existing businesses
  
  
• Develop and implement programs to attract desired businesses 
  
  
• Develop and implement programs marketing the City  
  
  
• Develop and maintain strategic data resources necessary to attract and support businesses and for utilization by
  
  
• City departments and the Chamber of Commerce
  
  
• Encourage, develop and nurture an environment receptive to appropriate business development 

 
Tourism Mission and Goals

To enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City businesses through the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City

• Develop and promote a destination image for the City 
  
  
• Support programs enriching experiences for residents and visitors 
  
  
• Increase awareness and utilization of the hotel accommodations and meeting facilities in the City
  
  
• Develop and implement programs increasing the patronage of businesses in the City