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EB-5 Visa Texas 2026

Texas is one of the top US states for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, with 18+ active USCIS Regional Centers, a minimum TEA investment of $800,000, and 590 monthly global searches from prospective investors in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and internationally.

18+
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
No
State Income Tax
590/mo
Monthly Searches

Why Texas for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting Texas.

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Fastest-Growing US EB-5 Market

Texas has emerged as one of the highest-growth EB-5 markets over 2023–2026, driven by population inflows, corporate relocations from California and New York, and a robust construction pipeline. Houston's energy corridor and Dallas' tech belt are active EB-5 project zones.

2

No State Income Tax — Tax Efficiency Advantage

Texas has no state income tax, making it a favored domicile state for high-net-worth EB-5 investors who relocate to the US. This creates an additional financial incentive for investors planning to establish US residency — particularly relevant for Indian H-1B holders considering concurrent filing from Texas.

3

Rural TEA Opportunities in West Texas & Rio Grande Valley

West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley contain extensive USCIS-eligible rural TEA zones, where projects can access the $800,000 investment threshold while serving growing regional economies. Rural set-aside projects also offer concurrent filing advantages for investors with Chinese or Indian priority dates.

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Texas EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

Texas has a mix of rural TEA zones (West Texas, Panhandle, Rio Grande Valley) and high-unemployment urban TEAs in parts of Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso. The 2022 Reform Act eliminated state-level TEA gerrymandering, so Texas projects must now qualify under USCIS federal census tract methodology.

Attorney Availability

Texas-based EB-5 immigration attorneys are concentrated in Houston (Galleria/Energy Corridor), Dallas (Uptown/Legacy), and Austin (tech corridor). Many Texas attorneys have dual expertise in EB-5 and E-2 Treaty Investor visas, which is particularly relevant for Houston's large international business community.

Common Project Types

Multifamily residential (Houston, Dallas, Austin)Hotel/hospitality (San Antonio, Dallas)Mixed-use urban (Austin domain area)Energy/industrial (Houston Ship Channel)Rural agricultural/logistics (West Texas)

Major Investor Cities

HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort Worth

Frequently Asked Questions

Texas-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment for a Texas project?
The minimum EB-5 investment for a Texas TEA project is $800,000 — applicable to both rural Texas locations and urban census tracts with qualifying unemployment rates. Non-TEA Texas projects require $1,050,000. Most actively marketed Texas EB-5 projects in 2026 are in TEA-eligible locations.
Are there Rural TEA EB-5 projects in Texas?
Yes. West Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Texas Panhandle contain extensive USCIS-eligible rural TEA zones. Rural TEA projects are particularly valuable because they qualify for a 20% set-aside of annual EB-5 visas under the 2022 Reform Act, potentially providing concurrent filing opportunities for Chinese and Indian investors.
Does Texas no state income tax benefit EB-5 investors?
Yes, indirectly. Texas has no state income tax, making it an attractive US domicile for EB-5 investors who plan to relocate. This is relevant for Indian H-1B holders in Texas considering EB-5 concurrent filing — establishing Texas residency preserves the state tax advantage during the EB-5 conditional green card period.
What is the Houston EB-5 market like?
Houston is Texas's largest EB-5 project hub, driven by the energy sector and port-related industrial development. Active project types include multifamily residential, hotel/hospitality near the Galleria and Downtown, and industrial/logistics near the Port of Houston and Ship Channel corridor.
How do I find Texas-based EB-5 Regional Centers?
The USCIS website maintains a list of all active EB-5 Regional Centers by state. As of 2024, Texas has 18+ active RC designations. Additionally, the EB5Visa.io RC Directory lists Texas Regional Centers with project details, SEC filing links, and inquiry contact options.

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Due-diligence checklist for evaluating Regional Center projects before you commit.
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Nothing on this page constitutes investment or legal advice. EB-5 involves substantial risk, including the risk of total loss of capital and denial of immigration benefits. Consult a licensed immigration attorney and a qualified financial advisor before making any EB-5 investment decision. Regional Center counts and TEA designations are subject to change; verify current status on the official USCIS website.