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Starting a Business in Texas
Free Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
Overview
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
Eligibility and fit
- Texas founders and small businesses.
How to use this resource
- Review eligibility and geography with the source organization.
- Prepare your business stage, county, and cost expectations before outreach.
- Use the Chamber record as a starting point, then verify current details directly.
Where it fits in the founder roadmap
1funding
Build the funding file before applying
Prepare ownership papers, business description, resumes, personal financials, business plan, tax returns, current financials, use of funds, debts, assets, and collateral documentation.
1startup
Draft the business plan and operating assumptions
Start with the Texas.gov checklist, City of Austin startup guide, and library research tools. Capture customer, pricing, startup costs, funding need, entity choice, location, and permit assumptions.