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"It isn't confirmed until we pay, and as of today no money
has been paid," Circuit of the Americas (COTA) President Bobby
Epstein told Reuters on Tuesday when asked whether the deal was
done.
"We haven't paid a dime yet. But watch this space."
The race is currently listed on the official calendar with an
asterisk against it as subject to agreement with commercial
rights holder Bernie Ecclestone due to uncertainty over the
extent of state funding.
Ecclestone has said repeatedly since December that he expected
it to go ahead.
The 2016 season starts in Australia on March 20.
The only round of the championship in the United States is
important for teams and sponsors, and popular with fans and
drivers. Last year, it saw Britain's Lewis Hamilton secure his
third world championship in a Mercedes.
Media reports in November said that Texas state subsidies were
being reduced by more than 20 percent to around $19.5 million
from $25 million.
The payment is based on a formula for calculating how much
economic activity the race generates for Texas.
Bad weather also hit revenues significantly last year.
Saturday's final practice took place behind closed doors and,
when fans were admitted, qualifying could not go ahead and was
postponed until the Sunday morning.
(Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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