Small Business

Links to information on small businesses in Texas, grants, incentives, government assistance programs, courses, education, training availability, market data, and regulations. Here you’ll find information on trade shows, promotional venues, demographic details, State contracts, procurement programs, and bid procedures.

Resources

  • Electronic Grant Search

    As of April 1, 2007, the State of Texas is proud to present the eGrants website. Using the eGrants website, you can search for and view the details of competitive funding announcements available through dozens of Texas state agencies.

  • Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program

    Certifies eligible entities as Historically Underutilized Businesses and lists them in the HUB Directory to ensure they have maximum opportunities to participate in the State's procurement in the awarding of contracts and subcontracts.

  • Office of Small Business Assistance

    The Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) is the focal point for ensuring that public and private resources are delivered to support job growth and wealth creation for Texas' small and historically underutilized businesses. OSBA markets Texas Economic Development's (TxED's) small business programs and services at trade shows, conferences. OSBA provides information, referrals, and assistance regarding small business finance and service programs available within TxED, as well as small business programs available at other state, federal, and local organizations.

  • Texas Music Office

    The Texas Music Office serves as the information clearinghouse and promotion office for the Texas music industry. The website contains over 15,000 business, band or event listings. Through TexasOnline, you can now purchase your copy of the annual Texas Music Industry Directory or an Expanded Listing in the directory online by credit card.