Phone: 254-562-7900 Email: dburgeson@mexiaedc.com Address: 214 North Sherman Street, Suite 3 Mexia, TX 76667
Transportation
YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE! With Mexia’s prime location in central Texas, our businesses enjoy easy access to multiple transportation hubs. Texans tend to speak of distance in terms of time. In Mexia you are 1½ hour to Dallas or Ft. Worth, 2½ hours to Houston or Austin, and 3½ hours to San Antonio. 93% of the United States population is accessible within 48 hours of Mexia via truck. Mexia truly is the Heart of the Texas Triangle.
Ports
Port of Houston
Distance: 175 miles
1st in US foreign waterborne tonnage, US imports & US export tonnage
Railroads
Union Pacific Local Access
Currently six miles from Mexia and with easement available for extension to site.
Union Pacific Team Track
Distance: 30 miles
Union Pacific Intermodal Facility
Distance: 70 miles
Airports
Mexia-Limestone County Airport
Distance: Local
5,000 foot lighted runway
24-hour airport facility
Waco Regional Airport
Distance: 45 miles
Served by American Airlines
Dallas Love Field
Distance: 90 miles
Served by three major carriers
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
Distance: 110 miles
Full-service international passenger and air cargo services
Highways
US Highway 84
4-lanes through Mexia
Connects Interstate 35 (38 miles) and Interstate 45 (23 miles)
State Highways 171 and 14
Provide redundant connectors to Interstates 35 and 45 assuring uninterrupted deliveries.
Utilities & Communications
Water Supplier: City of Mexia
Monthly water charges are based on the meter size plus monthly usage.
Meter SizeMonthly Rate
¾”$35.00
1”$47.00
2”$92.00
4” or larger$425.00
Commercial usage is $7.28 per thousand gallons and the proportional amount of any part thereof.
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Wastewater Supplier: City of Mexia
Commercial Rates for sewer service are $55.00 per month plus $7.19 per one thousand gallons of water usage.
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Commercial Garbage Collection: Republic Services
Commercial Rates for curbside collection are $21.74 per month for one 96 gallon cart with each additional cart (maximum of 3) $5.80 per month.
Commercial Container Collection Monthly Fees
Size 1X Week 2X Week 3X Week 4X Week 5X Week Extra P/U
2 Yd. $64.77 $121.80 $175.38 $222.16 $267.03 $27.92
3 Yd. $90.67 $174.43 $248.01 $316.05 $376.11 $34.44
4 Yd. $113.17 $218.30 $310.35 $402.63 $469.70 $39.36
6 Yd. $162.19 $305.16 $440.13 $551.07 $653.41 $66.30
8 Yd. $199.84 $381.54 $546.56 $693.20 $806.77 $88.44
Locks: $6.43/month
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Gas Supplier: Atmos Energy
For service, please contact Atmos Energy at 888-286-5400.
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Electricity Supplier: Multiple providers
The transmission and distribution of electricity is provided by Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. However, in our deregulated environment you may choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP). REPs compete for your business by offering a variety of different pricing options, renewable energy options, added customer service benefits, or other incentives. For a list of REPs, visit www.powertochoose.org or call 866-797-4839.
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Internet & Telephone: AT&T or Northland Communications
For service, please contact AT&T at 888-944-0447.
For service, please contact Vyve at (254) 562-2872.
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Incentives
The City of Mexia takes pride in offering a business-friendly environment. Mexia Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Mexia work with businesses to provide both logistical and financial assistance in relocating to or remaining in Mexia. Business incentives packages are developed on a case-by- case basis through evaluation of factors such as the projected economic impact to the city, number of jobs created, estimated property and sales tax revenue to the city and other tangible and intangible benefits to the city and our residents.
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Our “tool belt” for customizing an incentive package may include:
• Chapter 380 Agreement
• Sales Tax Phase-In
• MEDC Commercial Development Fund
• Freeport Tax Exemption
• Infrastructure Participation
• Development Permits & Fees Reimbursement
• Other Non-Cash Incentives
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MEDC Incentive Policy
MEDC Incentive Application (printable)
MEDC Commercial Revitalization Grant (Existing Businesses Only)
Texas is “Wide Open for Business!” and MEDC stands ready to help businesses navigate the economic incentives available from the State of Texas.
Thank you for your time and consideration of the many possibilities in the Mexia Business & Industrial Park.
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Come grow, expand & sustain.