Texas offers several programs and resources to support veteran-owned businesses, including a Veteran-Owned Business Certification program through the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), which helps veteran-owned businesses gain recognition and access to procurement opportunities. The Texas Veterans Entrepreneur Program (TVEP) provides entrepreneurial training and resources for veterans interested in starting or expanding a business, while the network of Small Business Development Centers offer counseling, training, and assistance to veteran entrepreneurs on various aspects of running a successful business. The TVC also provides resources and support for veteran business owners, including counseling services, assistance with business plans, access to capital, and connections to networking opportunities, as well as information on government contracting and procurement opportunities. Texas also has procurement preferences for veteran-owned businesses, giving priority consideration to certified veteran-owned businesses in its procurement processes.
To access the specific resources and benefits available for veteran business owners in Texas, I recommend visiting the official websites of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/ and the Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at https://americassbdc.org/texas/. These websites should provide information on programs, certifications, financing options, counseling services, and other resources available for veteran entrepreneurs.
Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local veteran organizations, chambers of commerce, or the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Texas for further assistance and guidance tailored to veteran business owners in the state.
- Business License Exemption/Extension/Fee Waiver
- Veteran Entrepreneur Program Waiver of Incorporation Fees
- Preferred Vendor Status, Certification Program, or State Procurement Program
- VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS
- Business Resource and Education Programs
- Offers or proposed SSBCI CAP and OCSP Funding Programs
- - State Department: Texas - Office of The Governor of Texas
- Program Types: Capital Access Program
Loan Guarantee Program
- Program Names: Capital Access Program
Loan Guarantee Program
- Contact Information: [email protected]