TX HB2033

Establishes the Community Development Grocery Store Grant Program administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office to award grants to business entities proposing to operate grocery stores in designated "food deserts"

Defines "food desert" as a census tract with poverty rates of 20% or higher (or median family income at/below 80% of area median) where at least 500 people or 33% of residents live more than 1 mile from a grocery store in urban areas or 10 miles in rural areas

Requires grant applicants to demonstrate significant planned capital investment, local government support including economic development incentives, and be well-established and financially sound

Mandates grant recipients sign agreements requiring repayment if the grocery store closes within 4 years, and stipulates stores must provide health insurance to full-time employees and pay wages meeting or exceeding county averages for similar jobs

Authorizes funding from the Texas Enterprise Fund, legislative appropriations, and gifts/grants, with the program taking effect September 1, 2025