Executive Summary

With its exceptional infrastructure, dedicated workforce and high quality of life, Texarkana is a place where both commerce and community thrive. Our strategic location offers unparalleled access to the heartland of America with direct access to major cities such as Dallas, Oklahoma City, Little Rock and Memphis. But we are more than a central point on a map. We are a community that embraces businesses large and small, offering the advantages of a skilled workforce, an affordable tax structure and shovel-ready sites that mitigate risk and maximize speed to market.

With its prime location and extensive multimodal infrastructure, Texarkana is well suited to help your business connect with major markets throughout the Midwest and South. Situated at the junction of several major interstates, Texarkana provides convenient access to key markets from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast while offering abundant natural resources and lower costs than can be found in crowded urban markets.

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Taxes

State and Miller County Sales Tax:

The Miller County, Arkansas sales tax is 7.75%. This consists of a 6.50% Arkansas state sales tax and 1.25% Miller County local sales taxes.

Arkansas State Income Tax:

Arkansas State Tax Brackets

• (Single) $0+ or (Couple) $0+/ (Marginal Tax Percentage=0.90%)

• (Single) $4,299+ or (Couple) $4,299+/ (Marginal Tax Pecentage=2.50%)

• (Single) $8,499+ or (Couple) $8,499+/ (Marginal Tax Percentage=3.50%)

• (Single)$12,699+ or (Couple) $12,699+/ (Marginal Tax Percentage=4.50%)

• (Single) $21,199+ or (Couple) $21,199+/ (Marginal Tax Percentage=6.00%)

• (Single) $35,099+ or (Couple) $35,099+/ (Marginal Tax Percentage=6.90%)

Miller County Property Tax:

Miller County collects, on average, 0.64% of a property's assessed fair market value as property tax. The median property tax in Miller County, Arkansas is $551 per year for a home worth the median value.

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Government

Miller County:

Miller County has a Judge/Quorum Court form of government.

City of Texarkana

The city of Texarkana has a Mayor/City Council form of government.

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Recreation

Overview:

Our scenic landscape is a natural match for outdoor recreation, and our historic downtown offers an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options—all without the hassle of big-city traffic jams.

Golf Courses:

Northridge Country Club- Nestled on 160 secluded acres of rolling hills with tall pines and hardwoods, Northridge’s recently renovated 6,568 yard par 71 course includes traditional runway style tee boxes offering an array of course lengths and difficulties so members of all ages and skill levels will enjoy the course.

Texarkana Country Club- Established in 1914 as a nine-hole golf course with sand greens. The membership chose the prestigious architectural firm of Langford and Moreau from Chicago to design the current golf course in 1922. Mr. Langford is best known for his style of deep bunkers and sloping greens. After a renovation in the spring of 2000, the challenging layout now measures 6,935 from the championship tees but has definitely retained the flavor of its original design. The playing surfaces of the course consist of Tifdwarf Bermuda-grass greens, Zoysia tees, hybrid Bermuda fairways and common Bermuda roughs. Highlights of the course include gentle and subtle elevation changes, a beautiful lake on the front nine, meandering creeks on the back nine, tree-lined fairways and abundant sand and grass bunkers. At one time, Hole #14 was considered one of the top eighteen holes in the country.

Parks:

Spring Lake Park-In the heart and pride of the Texarkana, Texas park system. This 145-acre park features a spring fed lake, open green spaces with picnic areas, playground units, fishing piers and an 18 hole disc golf course. The 1.75 mile Phillip McDougal Walking/Biking Trail strolls throughout the entire park and is a favorite spot for the recreational or avid jogger. Spring Lake Park is also where you will hear the "crack of the bat” at the Swanger Sports Complex, home of the Texarkana, Texas Dixie Baseball League and Dobson Field, home of the Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles Baseball team. We have two new additions to the park: The Rotary Splash Pad, where cool, wet fun is a much needed break in the hot summer days and the Kylee Sullivan-PetSafe Dog Park, for our canine companions to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, secure location. The park is also ideal place to spend a Spring and Fall evening watching Movies in the Park offering new and classic releases. Bring your blanket, snacks, lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of entertainment. The park is located at 4303 North Park Road, between 40th Street and Interstate 30.

Bringle Lake Park East-Located on Bringle Lake Park Road is the newest addition to the Texarkana Parks and is also adjacent to University Drive. This secluded 8 acre park sits on the east side of Bringle Lake and is a small step into the wilderness with abundantly beautiful trees and natural surroundings. The park features a floating fishing pier for the outdoorsman, playground equipment for the kids and 10 single pavilions for small gatherings. Bringle Lake East is also a trailhead to the new Bringle Lake Boardwalk that will take you on a relaxing walk and into the Bringle Lake West Park. This parks is for daylight use only.

Bringle Lake Park West-Located alongside University Drive and neighboring to the Texas A&M- Texarkana Campus and the Texarkana Golf Ranch. This open 7 acre park could easily become your favorite recreational spot. Try your hand at fishing at one of the two piers or the kids can have fun at the covered playground equipment. Other amenities include an exercise equipment station, sand volleyball courts and a 1500 Sq. Ft. pavilion looking over the lake. Bringle lake West is also the trailhead to the new Bringle Lake Boardwalk that will take you on a tranquil stroll along the lake and into the Bringle Lake East Park.

Bobby Ferguson Park-Bobby Ferguson Park was named in honor of one of Texarkana, Arkansas's mayors. It's a well kept park, just south of I-30 at the Four States Fair Parkway exit. Just to the north of the park is the small campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, in Texarkana. Also the new clinic for UAMS is here. The Four States Fairground is to the south. I-49 is just to the south and east. One can access I-49 at the Arkansas Blvd. exit. Ferguson Park covers several acres, and includes a man made lake, where one can find ducks and Canadian geese. There's a new picnic pavilion located on the north side of the lake, which includes clean restrooms. There's a paved hiking trail that winds its way around the lake. There are several picnic tables and a children's playground also in the park. For travelers on I-30 Bobby Ferguson Park is a good place to stop, take a break from driving, and get some fresh air.

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Additional Information

Educational Institutions: With two community colleges, a technical school, a four-year public university and a state medical school, the Texarkana region is well prepared to respond to the training needs of today’s employers—and tomorrow’s. Together, these educational institutions award more than 2,700 degrees and certificates annually, with an enrollment of nearly 10,000 providing a pipeline of possibilities.

Texarkana College:

• Two-year public community college offering a wide range of academic and vocational programs.
• Home to the Betty and Buddy Ledwell Workforce Training Center, a school of advanced manufacturing.
• Also home to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the first of its kind in the world.
• Strong focus on automotive maintenance and repair, computer technology and information systems, diesel mechanics technology, electrical technology and instrumentation, industrial maintenance/multi-craft, welding, instrumentation and HAZMAT training.
• Has innovative training contracts with industry leaders like Domtar, Cooper Tire, Graphic Packaging and Texarkana Aluminum.
• With a focus on student and future employer success, the college has boastsed the highest graduation rate of all 50 community colleges in Texas for two years in a row.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana:

• Public, four-year regional university with a comprehensive selection of academic programs.
• Member of the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most distinguished higher education systems in the nation.
• Office of Extended Education and Community Development offers advanced courses and professional certifications in supply chain management, occupational safety, leadership and more.
• Career Development Department helps match employers with student talent.
• Earned accreditation for its College of Business, Engineering and Technology in 2019.

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana:

• Two-year public community college with an array of workforce training programs dedicated to business, trade and industry.
• Offers certifications in diesel technology, industrial maintenance and machining, supply chain management, and welding.
• Operates as a division of the University of Arkansas System.
• Most affordable college in Arkansas.
• Industry Outreach Department partners with local businesses to develop ongoing workplace training programs for supervisors and employees.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences:

• A regional division of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas’ only academic health sciences center and teaching hospital.
• The Texarkana campus is home to three UAMS colleges, two primary care clinics, a pediatric clinic and a family medicine residency program, as well as numerous community education programs and a comprehensive medical library.

SAU Tech:

• The Aviation Maintenance Program at SAU Tech’s Texarkana campus offers FAA certifications in General, Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, as well as an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.

Quality of Life: Texarkana is more than a great place to do business. It’s a great place to call home. Our residents enjoy affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, high-quality health care and excellent schools.

• $43,753 Median Household Income.
• $110,700 median home price.
• Average commute is 18.2 minutes.

Arts and Entertainment:

Perot Theatre:

Located in the heart of our historic downtown, the landmark Perot Theatre hosts a variety of live musical and dance productions year-round.

Regional Arts Center:

A masterpiece of early-twentieth-century architecture, the Regional Arts Center offers year-round exhibits, a gift shop and rental space for meetings and events.

Texarkana Symphony Orchestra:

Now in its second decade, the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a fully professional symphony orchestra, dedicated to bringing great symphonic music to the Texarkana area. Performing primarily in the beautiful Perot Theatre, TSO presents a series of classical masterworks, symphonic pops, chamber music and educational concerts throughout its September to May season.

Texarkana Repertory Company:

Texarkana Repertory Company, Inc. (Tex*Rep) performs a full season of shows each year, with past productions including Legally Blonde, Grease, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and Young Frankenstein.

Dining:

Looking for a great place to grab a bite? Texarkana has an array of delicious, locally owned eateries and national chain restaurants that are sure to tempt your appetite. From freshly rolled sushi to fire-grilled steaks, our eclectic dining scene offers something for everyone.

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