Governor Rick Perry's Texas Small Business Summits
Gov. Rick Perry will host a series of small-business summits to be held around the state. The summits will be a full day of discussion and education on a variety of topics of common concern to small-businesses. How to get financing from myriad sources; opportunities for exporting; how to develop your workforce; taxes and tax credits; starting your own small business, and how to do business with the state are just several of the topics to be discussed.

Guide to Starting a Business in Texas
Establish a business in Texas by completing this simple, step-by-step guide. Choose a business structure, obtain an EIN, set up your tax information, prepare for employer issues, and learn about your permitting/regulatory responsibilities in one, comprehensive program.

WorkInTexas.com
This application allows employers to post jobs, get matches, view resumes and access recuitment tools. WorkInTexas.com is provided free of charge.

Occupation Licensing System
This provides a link to applications enabling online renewal of various permits, facility licenses, and other profession/occupational licenses.

Texas Work Explorer
When workforce development, education and economic development combine efforts effective workforce solutions can be crafted for Texas employers, workers and students. This site is designed to bring together the workforce services offered by Texas State agencies and local partners so customers can easily access information and assistance. Just two clicks and you are on your way to recruiting, job search, education, training, and business expansion assistance.