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Located directly on the exciting new SH130 transportation corridor, Lockhart is in the middle one of the strongest economic regions in the nation. The opening of the new highway means Lockhart is only 30 minutes from downtown Austin and 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio. No other Central Texas location is more positively positioned.
Lockhart is also home to a stable and thriving business environment. From small shops to large manufacturers, our businesses are friendly, competitive, and highly valued members of the local community. This is a great place to live, work and grow your business.
Internet Access
AT&T, Spectrum
Cable / Satellite
AT&T, Spectrum, Direct TV, Dish TV
Newspaper
Lockhart Post-Register
Radio Station
No Local
Highways
| Federal Highways: | U.S. Hwy. 183 |
| State Highways: | TX State Hwy.142, FM20 |
| Toll road: | SH 130 |
| Interstate Highways: | I-35, I-10 |
Air Service
| Lockhart Municipal Airport | In City |
| Runway length: | 4,000 ft |
| Runway Surface: | Asphalt |
| Instrument Landing System: | No |
| Lighting: | Yes |
| Rental Car Available: | Yes |
| Taxi Service: | No |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | 20 miles |
| American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Continental/Delta Airlines, EVA Air, GoJet Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, South African Airways | |
Railroads
Union Pacific
| Population in Caldwell County: | 43,979 |
| Unemployed (Oct 2012) | Caldwell Co. - 6.4% Austin - 5% |
| Job Training | Yes |
| Union Activity | 0% and no history of it |
| Property Tax | Tax Rate/per $100 value |
| City of Lockhart | 0.6354 |
| Caldwell County | 0.6907 |
| Lockhart ISD | 1.1868 |
Sales Tax
| City of Lockhart | 1.50% |
| Caldwell County | 0.50% |
| State of Texas | 6.25% |
| General Obligation | $ 14,935,000 |
| City Annual Taxable Retail Sales | $129,294,300 |
| Aggregate Appraisal Value | $568,454,314 |
| Tax Abatement | Yes |
| Enterprise Zone | Yes |
| Industrial Foundation | Yes |
| Other Incentivizes | |
| Triple Freeport Tax Exemption Industrial Park Reinvestment Zone |
Electricity
| Distributor | City of Lockhart |
| Bluebonnet Electric | |
| Wholesalers | Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) |
Water
| Utility Name | City of Lockhart |
| Water Source | Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer & San Marcos River |
| Storage Capacity | 3.1 MGD |
| Plant Capacity | 4.8 MGD |
| Average Consumption | 1.9 MGD |
| Peak Consumption | 2.4 MGD |
Sewage Treatment
| Treatment Type | Contact Stabilization |
| Treatment Capacity | 2.6 MGD |
| Current Usage | 1.2 MGD |
Natural Gas
| Gas Suppliers | Texas Gas Service |
| LPG Suppliers | Plum Creek Propane |
| Mid Tex Propane |
Telephone
| Local Internet Provider | Yes |
| AT&T, Time Warner Cable |
City of Lockhart
Mike Kamerlander, Economic Development Director
215 E. Market Street
(512)668-4766
ecodev@lockhart-tx.org
For more information click the link to the City of Lockhart Economic Development Corporation.