Texas Small Business Guide
Starting a Business
If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.
Texas Small Business Development Centers
Provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
- Dallas - North Texas Small Business Development Center
- Houston - University of Houston Small Business Development Center
- Lubbock - Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center
- San Antonio - San Antonio Small Business Development Center
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Texas District Office
Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.
- Dallas / Fort Worth District Office
- El Paso District Office
- Harlingen District Office
- Houston District Office
- Lubbock District Office
- San Antonio District Office
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association) is a nonprofit organization and SBA resource partner dedicated to helping small business growth through free mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:
- Austin - Austin SCORE
- Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi SCORE
- Dallas - Dallas SCORE
- El Paso - El Paso SCORE
- Ft. Worth - Fort Worth SCORE
- Harlingen - L Rio Grande Vly SCORE
- Houston - Houston SCORE
- San Antonio - San Antonio SCORE
- Tyler - East Texas SCORE
There are also a number of local small business centers sponsored or partially funded by SBA that help minorities with start-up counseling and financial assistance:
- San Antonio Minority Business Development Center
Provides free business consulting services and financial management advice to minority-owned businesses in the state. Supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Doing Business in Texas
From getting a business license to filing your taxes, the following sites provides resources you need to start and manage a business in Texas.
- Texas Business Portal
Resources you need to start and operate a business in Texas, file your business taxes, get a business license and much more.
Green Business Resources in Texas
Learn how to lower energy costs and protect the environment.
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