Small Business Week in Texas, April 28 - May 4

April 30, 2024

Each year, the Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance celebrates and continuously advocates for Texas entrepreneurs during Small Business Week. With nearly half of all working Texans being employed by small businesses, there is no question that Texas is the state to start a business. We also celebrate Texas being one of our nation’s leaders in women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.

The office offers a wealth of information and resources for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs needing assistance.

Take advantage:

• Visit the Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal for a customized list of contacts to help start or grow your business.
• Attend one of the upcoming Governor’s Small Business Summits in-person or watch playbacks of the Governor’s Small Business Webinars for actionable information on a multitude of small business topics.
• Review the Governor’s Small Business Handbook for guidance and assistance tailored towards those interested in developing or expanding their business.
• Check out the Texas Business Licenses & Permits Guide for a list of required licenses and permits to operate a business in the state.
• Subscribe to the Governor’s Small Business Snapshot for a must-read quarterly e-newsletter that offers a look into current small business topics, initiatives and resources throughout Texas.

As always, we encourage you to shop small and help us continue to celebrate Texas as the best state to start and run a business!