Dallas Regional Chamber
Emerging Technology Fund
17919 Waterview Pkwy
Suite 1.50
Dallas,
TX
75252
Primary Contact: Maria Smith
Phone: (972) 883-4920
Fax: 972-883-4919
www.ntxrcic.org
In 2005, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) under HB 1765, establishing an investment fund for technology-based start-up ventures. The objectives of the legislation were to foster research initiatives among the state's Institutions of Higher Education and encourage the development of "next generation" innovative, competitive technology companies for the State of Texas. The Texas as an entrepreneurial state through investment in commercialization ventures and applied research.
Texas Certified Capital Company
PO Box 13528
Austin,
TX
78711
The Comptroller's office and the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company are responsible for administering the $400 million Texas Certified Capital Company (CAPCO) program. Funded by “Insurance Premium Tax Credits,” the CAPCO program supports economic development and generates tax revenues for the state through business growth and job creation. Since the program's inception, the Comptroller's office has approved 11 venture capital companies to become CAPCOs.