Business and Industry

Links to information on licensing and permits that relate to Texas business and industry: the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL); the Secretary of State Online Access (SOSDirect) web access system; nonprofit association forms, trademark forms, and the Uniform Commercial Code Section (UCC), provided by the Secretary of State; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's permits, licenses, and registrations.

Resources

  • Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)

    Searchable Internet Directory of businesses registered to do business with the State of Texas. Includes search for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB vendors) and information technology (Qualified Information Systems Vendors - QISV) vendors.

  • File Forms Online - SOSDirect

    The Secretary of State OnLine Access (SOSDirect) web access system provides subscribers with up-to-date, online computer access to a variety of information maintained by the Office of the Secretary of State.

  • Nonprofit Association Forms

    The Texas Secretary of State provides these forms that are designed to meet statutory requirements of a Nonprofit Association.

  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

    The TCEQ enforces regulations on air quality, water quality, and waste management to protect human health and the environment. Find links to rules, forms, guidance, and contact information for each of the TCEQ's environmental permits, licenses, registrations, or other forms of authorization. Also find information on reducing expenses by reducing pollution and managing waste wisely, as well as helpful information for owners of small businesses.

  • Trademark Forms

    Trademark forms are provided by the Texas Secretary of State.

  • Uniform Commercial Code

    The Uniform Commercial Code Section (UCC) is the central filing office for certain financing statements and other documents provided for under the Uniform Commercial Code since 1966.