Starting a New Business

DISCLAIMER: The following links have been compiled as a courtesy for those wishing to use them. We do not make any guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. 

Informational links about starting a new business in the State of Texas:

• Texas Secretary of State Business Start-Up Information
• Texas State Comptroller

For more information on starting a new business in Texas, please visit Texas Economic Development Corporation where you will find a link to download the Governor's Small Business Handbook. 

Additional Resources

• Texas Veterans Commission - Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP)
• IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
• Apply for a Federal Tax ID
• Texas Workforce Commission 
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• Small Business Administration
• Copyright.gov
• Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center Houston
• Fort Bend County Health Department (for food preparation)