Texas HB1879 offers a franchise tax credit for entities opening grocery stores or healthy corner stores in food deserts.

HB1879 amends the Texas Tax Code to create a tax credit for entities that open grocery stores or healthy corner stores in food deserts starting January 1, 2026. A grocery store must have at least 66% of its retail space for food products, with 50% for non-prepared foods and 30% for perishable foods. A healthy corner store must offer a wide variety of fresh produce. Both stores must be in low or moderate income areas, begin accepting WIC and SNAP benefits within 90 days of opening, and remain open year-round.

Texas HB1879 offers a franchise tax credit for entities opening grocery stores or healthy corner stores in food deserts.

HB1879 amends the Texas Tax Code to create a tax credit for entities that open grocery stores or healthy corner stores in food deserts starting January 1, 2026. A grocery store must have at least 66% of its retail space for food products, with 50% for non-prepared foods and 30% for perishable foods. A healthy corner store must offer a wide variety of fresh produce. Both stores must be in low or moderate income areas, begin accepting WIC and SNAP benefits within 90 days of opening, and remain open year-round.