Fort Bend County approves up to 35 years of tax breaks for Tesla solar plant
Fort Bend County commissioners approved four tax incentive agreements for Tesla's proposed $10 billion solar factory near Richmond on October 22, 2026. The agreements include a 10-year property tax abatement on equipment, a Chapter 381 rebate program, a foreign trade zone deal, and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement that together could extend tax breaks for up to 35 years if Tesla meets employment targets.