Texas Veteran Business Assistance Programs
Texas veteran entrepreneurs access SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers, VOSB federal contracting certification, and Texas Veterans Commission employment and training referrals.
SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) — Texas
Pair with VetBiz verification for federal set-aside contracts.
What it provides: Free business training, mentorship, and contracting guidance for veteran-owned businesses.
Assistance: Boots to Business, government contracting intro, and business plan review.
Eligibility: Services free regardless of discharge era — focus on Texas-based ventures.
Who may qualify:
- Veterans, service members, and military spouses starting or growing a business
Requirements:
- Register for workshops at Texas VBOC (multiple locations)
How to apply: Find nearest Texas VBOC through SBA local assistance locator.
Official source: SBA — VBOC Texas
VOSB/SDVOSB Federal Contracting Verification
Texas has major military installations — strong demand for VOSB contractors.
What it provides: Certification for veteran-owned small businesses to compete for VA and federal set-aside contracts.
Assistance: Access to billions in federal contracting dollars — many Texas bases and VA facilities.
Eligibility: Service-disabled veteran status unlocks additional SDVOSB set-asides.
Who may qualify:
- 51%+ veteran ownership and control
- Small business per SBA size standards
Requirements:
- Apply at vetbiz.va.gov
- Maintain eligibility documentation
How to apply: Allow 60–90 days for verification; start before bidding on set-aside solicitations.
Official source: VA VetBiz Verification
Texas Veterans Commission — Employment & Training
Does not directly fund businesses but navigates Texas and federal programs.
What it provides: Career counseling, job placement, and referrals to entrepreneurship resources for Texas veterans.
Assistance: Connections to Skills Development Fund training and local EDC incentives.
Eligibility: Priority of service in Texas workforce programs.
Who may qualify:
- Texas veterans and transitioning service members
Requirements:
- Register with TVC or Texas Workforce Solutions veteran representative
How to apply: Visit tvc.texas.gov/employment or a Texas Workforce Solutions office.
Official source: Texas Veterans Commission