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Starting a Business in Texas
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
City of Austin Start a Business
Austin startup guide with BizAid Orientation, business structure, tax agency, DBA/entity, and permitting links.
SCORE Austin Mentorship
Free expert mentoring and workshops for Austin, Central Texas, and Hill Country entrepreneurs.
Texas South-West SBDC Network
Regional SBDC advising network covering Austin and Central Texas with small business support.
Texas State University SBDC
Austin-area SBDC office offering no-cost confidential advising for startup assistance, capital, accounting, cash flow, marketing, HR, contracting, cybersecurity, and technology commercialization.
SBA Local Assistance
Federal locator for SBA district offices, SBDCs, SCORE, Women Business Centers, Veteran Business Outreach Centers, and other resource partners.
Austin Public Library Business and Nonprofits
Business databases, market research, business plans, directories, interactive maps, and metrics for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Austin Public Library Business Workshops
Library-hosted business workshops led by business professionals, paired with startup and research resources.
Governor Small Business Resource Portal
Customized Texas small business resource portal by location, business type, and need.