General Information

Links to agencies responsible for the State’s financial governance, details of the State’s economy, debt levels, debt management, bond issues, economic oversight, the GDP of Texas, industry by industry analysis, employment, codes of practice, regulatory authorities and financial assistance programs for business, and links for the consumer credit industry and financial oversight agencies. Information about credit unions, utilities, non-profit organizations, pensions, and company structures are also in this section, as are forms to register corporations and conduct business in Texas, business facts and statistics, and reports from State Auditors Office, Department of Economic Development, and the Ethics Commission.

Resources

  • Bond Review Board

    The Bond Review Board ensures that debt financing is used prudently to meet Texas' infrastructure needs and other public purposes. It also supports and enhances the debt issuance and debt management functions of state and local entities and administers the state's Private Activity Bond Allocation Program.

  • Business and Commerce Code

    Titles 1-4 of the Uniform Commercial Code maintained by Texas Legislature Online.

  • Business and Industry Data Center

    The Business and Industry Data Center (BIDC) program is an ongoing initiative of the U.S. Census Bureau to make economic data and statistics more widely available at the state and local levels.

  • Business Resources in Texas

    Find links to technical assistance, financial assistance, and TxED Internet Resources.

  • Comptroller's Fiscal Management Website

    The site allows vendors doing business with the State to inquire on payments they are going to receive.

  • Comptroller's Office - Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)

    Learn how to sell to the state and obtain the latest state purchasing news and statewide contract information from the Comptroller's TPASS division.

  • Consumer Credit Commissioner

    The Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner regulates the credit industry and educates consumers and creditors. Agency efforts help produce a fair, lawful and healthy credit environment for social and economic prosperity in Texas.

  • Credit Union Department

    The Texas Credit Union Department safeguards the public interest, protects the interests of credit union members and promotes public confidence in credit unions.

  • Electric Service Consumer Fact Sheets

    The Public Utility Commission of Texas Web site has links to many informative fact sheets about retail electric service, customer protections, and money-saving energy conservation ideas.

  • Forms from the Secretary of State

    The Corporations Section of the Secretary of State has forms available for download in Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word formats. These forms relate to the formation of business entities and nonprofit corporations, qualifying to transact business in Texas, registering limited liability partnerships and completing other required business filings.

  • Labor Market Information

    This web site provides LMI data and statistics to the widest possible range of users.

  • Overview of the Texas Economy

    The Texas Economy Online is an ongoing review of the most recent statistical data about the state's economy and people. This review provides a brief analysis of economic and demographic trends, but more importantly, it is intended to serve as a one-stop gateway to timely economic data on the World Wide web.

  • Pension Review Board

    The Pension Review Board provides an early warning system to detect pensions that need corrective action, and to bring attention to these problems before they become critical. The agency is also a neutral and knowledgeable third party to advise the Legislature on proposed, and often complex, legislation affecting the state's pension systems.

  • Search for Business Programs and Services

    The goal of the Clearinghouse is to facilitate access for Texas businesses and communities to economic development resources offered by the State of Texas and other organizations, including the federal government, local government and community organizations, and private nonprofits.

  • Shop for Electricity

    Sponsored by the Public Utility Commission, Texas Electric Choice is a public education campaign to inform Texans about electric competition, customer protections, and how to shop for an electric provider. Visit Texas Electric Choice to learn about your options in electric competition, and choose the Retail Electric Provider that is right for you.

  • State Auditors Office

    The Texas State Auditor's Office is the independent auditor for Texas State government and provides information about the operations of state agencies and universities to legislators, agency management, and the citizens of the State. Their goal is to enhance accountability by reviewing fiscal and management controls, efficiency and effectiveness, and legal compliance in state government. This information helps ensure the reliability of management and financial systems within the State.

  • State of Texas Surplus Property

    The Texas Facilities Commission disposes of salvage and surplus property from Texas State agencies. The general public may be invited to purchase this property by competitive sealed bid, live auctions or Storefront.

  • Telephone Service Consumer Fact Sheets

    The Public Utility Commission of Texas Web site has links to many informative fact sheets that answer common questions about local and long distance telephone service.

  • Texas Business Facts

    Facts relating to Texas' expanding markets, pro-business environment, world class infrastructure, and Texas' leadership in high tech, research, and emerging industries.

  • Texas Department of Economic Development

    Texas Economic Development's web site contains a wealth of information, resources, and tools that can be used by individuals, organizations, and agencies to maximize economic development opportunities in Texas and participate in the global economy.

  • Texas Facilities Commission

    The TFC oversees the building maintenance and construction activities of state-owned office buildings and facilities, leasing procurement, and office space lease management services for other state agencies.

  • Texas Rural Partners

    A nonprofit rural development council which matches the resources of the federal, state and local governments and the private sector with locally conceived and driven development strategies. Texas Rural Partners is a member of the National Rural Development Partnership.

  • 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.

  • Workforce Information for Employers

    Here you can post a job, obtain unemployment information, research labor laws, find appeals information, training information, bid opportunities and more...