Established in 2001, the Buda Economic Development Corporation is a Type B Economic Development Corporation created under sections 501, 504, and 505 of Texas Local Government Code. The Buda Economic Development Corporation is funded through at a half cent sales tax. The Buda Economic Development Corporation is the only economic development entity in the City of Buda. Our mission is to provide leadership in creating and pursuing balanced economic growth, by recruiting and retaining desirable, diverse businesses and developing infrastructure, while protecting the quality of life and natural resources in the region. The Buda Economic Development Corporation helps to grow the Buda economy by actively recruiting new retail, manufacturing, and office businesses to Buda, providing small business assistance and guidance, and working with existing Buda businesses by providing assistance with growth and expansion.