Doing Business
Sherman, Texas is a city of 40,000 plus residents situated in north Texas, approximately 40 miles north and a part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The city is located in Grayson County adjacent to Lake Texoma, a large recreational reservoir serving the region’s residents, businesses and attracting visitors from throughout the country. Sherman is the largest city within the tri-county area and a primary city for business, retail, government and professional services for the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area (pop.122,000) and the entire Texoma region encompassing parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
Sherman has a long history of supporting major industry. The city is host to operations for global leaders Texas Instruments, Tyson Foods, Inc., Emerson, Eaton, Finisar, GlobiTech, Sunny Delight Beverages, CertainTeed Saint-Gobain, Modular Power Solutions, Progress Rail Services a Caterpillar Company, Kaiser Aluminum, Consolidated Container Company, ALPLA, ActiTech and many other companies.
Transportation
Highways
Sherman, Texas is along the US 75 (Central Expressway) growth corridor and served by major east-west highway US 82.
Taxes
Business Franchise Tax
Texas has a Business Franchise Tax of approximately 1%, for more information:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
State Income Tax
Texas does not impose a personal income tax.
Property Tax
Real Estate Taxes:
per $100 value
City of Sherman
$0.42730
Grayson County
$0.44181
Sherman Independent School District
$1.64900
Grayson College
$0.17733
Total
$2.69544
Sales and Use Tax Rates
8.25%
Inventory Tax Rates
The Freeport Tax Exemption has been adopted by the City of Sherman, Grayson County, Grayson College and Sherman ISD (Quadruple Freeport) that eliminates property tax on inventory for qualifying goods shipped within and outside of the state within 175 days.
Utilities
Utility Rates
Electricity – Retail sales of electricity are deregulated allowing customers to contract for service and rates that meet their usage profile. A website has been established to assist customers (residential and commercial) to view providers and rates. For more information please view www.powertochoose.org. Also, there are firms that can assist with accessing the best rates for their needs.
Texas electric power infrastructure (lines, substations, etc.) remains regulated and is owned and managed by Oncor Electric Delivery in the Sherman area.
Average cost for industrial users:
$0.058/kilowatt-hour
Natural Gas – All natural gas requirements can be met. For more information, visit Atmos Energy or call 800-460-3030.
Average cost per MM BTU:
Approx. $3.64 per MCF
Water/Sewer – Sherman can meet your requirements through its available abundant water supply.
Water Rates
Monthly Base Charges (based on meter size):
5/8 or 3/4”
$22.80
1”
$44.97
1.5”
$90.36
2”
$153.94
3”
$335.62
4”
$589.92
6”
$1,316.58
8”
$2,333.88
10”
$3,641.84
Water Usage
Consumption Charges:
First 1,500 gallons
Included in min. charge
All over 1,500 gallons
$3.27 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Rates Commercial
Amount:
Charge:
First 1,500 gallons
$8.19 minimum per month
All over 1,500 gallons
$3.48 per 1,000 gallons
Industrial Surcharge
Amount:
Charge:
BOD (1 unit BOD per 1,000 gallons)
$0.003534
TSS (1 unit TSS per 1,000 gallons)
$0.002598
For additional information, please visit the City of Sherman’s rates and fees page.
For commercial waste rates, please visit the City of Sherman’s solid waste and recycling page.
City & County Contacts
The City of Sherman and Grayson County have developer-friendly staff ready to serve you with your business needs.
- City Manager: [p] 903-892-7200 Email
- City Engineer: [p] 903-892-7208 Email
- Permits, Planning & Zoning: [p] 903-892-7229 Email
- Director of Utilities: [p] 903-892-7210 Email
- Grayson County: [p] 903-813-4228 Email
- Grayson County Appraisal District: [p] 903-893-9673 Email
Successful Deals
Sherman Economic Development Corporation is focused on providing excellent customer service to achieve strategic growth in the primary employment sector, specifically in companies with statewide, national and global markets. Sherman Economic Development Corporation stands ready to assist companies, commercial real estate professionals and site location consultants with up-to-date information about the market.