Texarkana

Work & Live in Texarkana

Find your next career opportunity and make Texarkana home.

AT A GLANCE

Career

Growing job opportunities

Community

Two states, one community

Value

Affordable cost of living

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Texarkana

Work & Live in Texarkana

Find your next career opportunity and make Texarkana home.

AT A GLANCE

Career

Growing job opportunities

Community

Two states, one community

Value

Affordable cost of living

Application

QuickApply: Hear back in 1 business day

What’s Included - Up to $18,900 in Value

Explore the incentives and perks included in this program.

Money & Financial Support

$5,000 Cash for Relocation

Eligible new residents can receive $5,000 in cash to help offset the direct costs of moving to Texarkana. These flexible funds can be applied toward moving expenses, housing, or general settling-in costs.


Welcome Gifts & Local Perks

25% off tuition and your first class free at Texas A&M Texarkana

Advance your education with 25% off tuition and your very first class free at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. It offers an exceptional opportunity to pursue higher learning, skill development, or degree advancement locally.

Free first class at University of Arkansas Hope Texarkana

Kickstart your educational journey with a complimentary first class at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. It provides a seamless entry point to explore higher education, workforce training, or personal enrichment courses.

Texarkana Welcome Basket

Receive a thoughtfully curated gift basket filled with locally made products, community resources, and insider guides to the area.

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Memberships & Community

Preferred application to The Assembly Line Incubator

Gain fast-tracked review and preferred consideration when applying to The Assembly Line Incubator.

Preferred membership to Leadership Texarkana

Receive preferred status for membership in Leadership Texarkana to quickly build meaningful civic connections.

Membership to the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council

Enjoy a membership to TRAHC and immerse yourself in Texarkana’s vibrant local arts scene. It grants access to gallery exhibitions, cultural programming, live performances, and community arts events throughout the year.

3 Month pass to CrossFit Texarkana and 50% off for the next 9 months

Jumpstart your fitness routine with three full months of free membership, followed by a 50% discount for the next nine months at CrossFit Texarkana.

50% Off yoga membership at Prodigy Yoga

Prioritize mind and body wellness with a 50% discount on your membership at Prodigy Yoga.

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The Assembly Line Incubator
Leadership Texarkana
Regional Arts Center
CrossFit Texarkana
Prodigy Yoga

Experiences & Attractions

Breakfast with Texarkana’s key community leaders

Sit down for an exclusive welcome breakfast with prominent local officials, business leaders, and community movers and shakers.

1 year of access to all after hours events hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy a full year of complimentary access to all Business After Hours networking events hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. It provides a fun, informal setting to meet fellow professionals and integrate into the local business community.

Tickets to experiential events put on by LNX TXK Texarkana

Receive complimentary tickets to immersive social and cultural events hosted by LNX TXK. It gives new residents front-row access to curated community experiences, social mixers, and local entertainment.

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$18,900Program Value

12 Benefits • Cash Included

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Am I eligible?

Texarkana is currently welcoming job seekers who:

  • Secure a new position in the Texarkana area paying at least $60,000 annually.

  • Currently reside outside Arkansas or at least 75 miles outside Texarkana if relocating from within Texas.

  • Relocate their primary residence to Bowie County, TX, or Miller County, AR, within six months.

  • Are 18 years or older

  • In order to be considered by Texarkana, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria

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Meet the Program Manager

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Brandy and Rob
Your Local Connection
Meet Brandy and Rob

Brandy and Rob are your local contacts for everything in Texarkana. They'll help you access your benefits, answer questions, and connect you with the community.

Texarkana Program Photo Gallery

Take a closer look at everything this program has to offer, from the location to the benefits to the neighbors.

Image credit: AR-TX REDI Facebook page)
Group bike ride in Texarkana (Credit: AR-TX REDI)
Texas A&M Texarkana Campus (Photo Credit: Texas A&M Texarkana Facebook Page)
Downtown Food Scene at Downtown Live (Credit: Texarkana Main Street)
An incoming freshman at Texas A&M University Texarkana. (Photo Credit: Texas A&M University Facebook page)
The historic Perot Theatre: This historic jewel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was named the most beautifully designed theatre in the state of Texas by Architectural Digest in 2018. (Photo Credit: perottheatre.org)
The Perot Theatre (Photo Credit: perottheatre.org)
Art Wall and Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council Building (Photo Credit: trahc.org)
Free public arts exhibit at Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. (Photo Credit: trahc.org)
Theatre for young audiences event at TRAHC (Photo credit: trahc.org)
Love Thy Neighbor Mural
Girl and her Dog at Downtown Live (Credit: Texarkana Main Street)
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Living in Texarkana

Learn about where you could live, before you get there. The below Places are eligible relocation destinations for this Program.


Program Sponsors

This program is in partnership with AR-TX REDI, a non-profit group born from a unified vision for the future of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas.


Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in moving to Texarkana but already have a remote job?

Great news! Texarkana also offers a Remote Worker Program for individuals who want to relocate while keeping their current remote job.

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