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Total Incentive
$18,900
Description
Up to $18,000 to Move to the Best of Texas & Arkansas
Texarkana offers something increasingly difficult to find: affordable living, career opportunities, and room to grow ...without the cost and congestion of a major metro. Split between Texas and Arkansas, the region combines two states' worth of amenities, employers, higher education, and culture, all within a connected community that makes it easy to feel at home.
What you'll get:
More than a relocation incentive. This program is designed to help you build connections, grow professionally, and feel at home in Texarkana from day one.
💵 Relocation Support
- $5,000 relocation bonus
- 25% off tuition + first class free at Texas A&M Texarkana
- Free first class at UA Hope-Texarkana
- Access to the Texas Pioneer Foundation Scholarship
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Professional Growth
- 1-year membership to The Assembly Line creator space
- Preferred membership to Leadership Texarkana
- 1 year of Chamber of Commerce after-hours events
- Breakfast with Texarkana's mayors and city managers
🤝 Community & Culture
- Membership to the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
- 2 tickets to the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
- Texarkana Welcome Basket
💪 Health & Wellness
- 3-month CrossFit Texarkana membership + discounted continuation
- 50% off Prodigy Yoga membership
You May Be a Good Fit If...
✓ You work remotely or run your own business
✓ You earn at least $60,000 annually
✓ You currently live outside the Texarkana region
✓ You're ready to relocate within the next 6 months
✓ You're looking for a lower cost of living and a more connected community
Additional eligibility requirements apply. Review the full criteria below before applying.
Meet Brandy and Rob—your local contacts for everything Texarkana. They'll help you access your benefits, answer questions, and connect you with the community.
This program is in partnership with AR-TX REDI: is a non-profit group born from a unified vision for the future of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas.
Eligible Places
Texarkana is currently recruiting remote workers who:
Are employed full-time and able to relocate while retaining their current position, or
Are self-employed and able to relocate while retaining their current clients/portfolio
Earn at least $60,000 annually
Are 18 years or older
Currently reside outside the State of Arkansas or if applying from within the State of Texas, currently reside at least 75 miles outside of Texarkana
Must relocate primary residence to Bowie County, TX or Miller County, AR within 6 months
In order to be considered by Texarkana, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria
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FAQ
What is MakeMyMove?
MakeMyMove is the first-ever marketplace connecting movers with relocation programs, provided by communities across the country actively recruiting new residents. We help you find the right place and get there, and we help communities grow through talent attraction.
What is a remote worker?
Remote workers are employed full-time and typically do their jobs from a computer. They can work from their house, an office, a co-working space, coffee shop, maybe sometimes from the bleachers at their kids' swim meet. Remote workers who have moved through our programs have titles like Customer Service Agent, Software Engineer, Insurance Advisor, and more. Examples of roles that aren't considered remote include Delivery Driver, Mechanic, and Cashier.
How much does it cost?
We’re 100% supported by communities. Thanks to their investments, our service is free to folks like you who are thinking about making a move.
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How It Works
This community is participating in the MakeMyMove on-platform application process. Apply in a few minutes. You’ll receive a response to your application, and will have access to a team to help along the way.
1. Apply
Fill out our fast application form to share your information and why you’re interested in making a move.
2. Get Pre-Approved
Qualifying applicants will receive an introduction to the local sponsors of the program who will answer your questions, and help you decide if the community is the right fit.
3. Confirm Eligibility
Once you’ve been selected, we’ll confirm your eligibility for the program and facilitate a formal offer from the community.
4. Accept and Make Your Move
Accept your offer to reserve your spot in the program, and let us know when you arrive to receive the incentive.