who do i contact to start a small business in texas?

Answer 1

You need not contact anyone until you decide what kind of business you intend to operate.

Not only do you have to comply with federal and state laws, you must also comply with local ordinances related to operating a business.

Most communities prohibit operating a business from your home. And they all use different definitions for what constitutes running a "home business."

If you intend to operate using any name other than your own "legal name," you must file a "dba" (doing business as) certificate with the county clerk. And, if someone else is using that name, you cannot.

Go here for information:

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/ecodev/sba

Good luck.

Answer 2

Here you go:

http://www.tded.state.tx.us/guide/ -- TX Economic Development, Starting a Business
http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=2 – Texas Online, Business & Consumer Services
http://www.window.state.tx.us/tba/ -- The Texas Business Advisor

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

Depends on exactly what you're planning to do, but the Small Business Administration and a lawyer would be a good start.

Answer 4

You look in the mirror and see what you want to start and do it.
No one is going to start your business for you

You need to decide what business you want to start

You need to write a business plan

If you need to get a loan you will need to apply for a business loan using your business plan