TX Economic Development

Texas Business Startup Guide, 7 Steps

Texas Economic Development & Tourism publishes a comprehensive seven-step guide for entrepreneurs starting a business in Texas, covering business planning, location selection, financing, structure and registration, tax responsibilities, licensing and permits, and employer requirements. The guide advises business owners to seek professional tax, accounting, and legal guidance to ensure compliance with all legal requirements before opening. Key resources referenced include the Secretary of State's business registration portal, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for state tax filings, and the Texas Workforce Commission for employer compliance.

Texas Offers Grants, Financing, Tax Refunds

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office administers multiple incentive programs to promote economic development, job creation, and capital investment across the state. Programs include the Texas Enterprise Fund for competitive job-creation projects, Events Trust Funds for major venue events, the Governor's University Research Initiative matching grant for recruiting distinguished researchers, the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative with a $472 million allocation, Skills Development Fund for customized job training at an average cost of $2,000 per trainee, and newer initiatives including the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund and Texas Jobs Energy Technology & Innovation program. These voluntary programs require no compliance obligations from the state.

Strategic Plans, Economic Guides, Texas Business Maps

The Texas Economic Development office maintains a publicly accessible reports and publications page listing economic development strategic plans, sector profiles, business maps, trade and FDI snapshots, and small business resources. The page organizes content into sections covering the Texas economy, map resources, infrastructure, international trade and FDI, startups and small business, and multiple industry sectors including advanced manufacturing, energy evolution, life sciences, information technology, and hospitality. All documents are available as downloadable PDFs or external links hosted on government or partner websites.