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Small Business Assistance

Texas is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and rich history of innovation. Today, the Lone Star State boasts the best business climate in the nation. Home to more than 3.3 million small businesses, our state is focused on developing an environment where entrepreneurs have the freedom to aspire, grow and prosper.

The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance and the Business Permit Office assist small and medium Texas businesses through advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance. The team serves as a focal point in the state for start-ups and small businesses of all sizes in urban, suburban and rural communities. The offices offer a variety of services, including assistance with permitting, licensing and regulatory compliance, small business resource referrals and informational small business webinars and events. Please see links below for further information.  

To contact the Small Business Assistance Team, please use the Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal and you will have the option to schedule a call with the team, at the end of the customized results list.

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Small Business Assistance

  • Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal
  • Small Business Webinars & Events
  • Start a Business in Texas
  • Moving Your Small Business to Texas
  • Business Permit Office
  • Financing & Capital for Small Businesses
  • Public Procurement & HUB Resources
  • Veteran, Minority & Women Owned Business Resources
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Governor's Small Business Resource Portal

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Small Business Webinars & Events

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Starting a Business

We divided the process of starting a business into seven basic steps.

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Moving Your Small Business to Texas

The Lone Star State has dominated the nation in population growth over the last two decades.

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Business Permit Office

The Business Permit Office assists navigating Texas’ permitting, licensing and regulatory environment and aids in resolving permitting issues.

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Financing & Capital for Small Businesses

We work closely with a variety of partners to facilitate small businesses accessing capital.

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Veteran, Minority & Women Owned Business Resources

Governor Abbott is committed to making Texas the top state for veterans, minority and women-owned businesses.

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Public Procurement Information & HUB Resources

Working to help local businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.

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