Tesla's $10.1B solar factory gets Texas tax incentives approval

Fort Bend County commissioners unanimously approved four tax incentive agreements for Tesla's proposed $10.1 billion solar cell and module factory. The Project Crystal Sun site spans about 3,000 acres, targets 9,712 permanent jobs by 2033 and commercial operations in Q1 2029, though Tesla says it is still weighing other locations and will decide by the end of 2026.

• All four incentive agreements passed 4-0
• Investment split: $1.5B real property and $8.6B equipment
• Plant covers about 3,000 acres, operations targeted for Q1 2029
• 9,712 permanent jobs projected by 2033