Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in Texas and celebrate the essential role Texas’ 3.1 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy. In recognition of the contributions and achievements of Texas small businesses, the Governor issued a proclamation officially designating April 30-May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week in Texas.

“Small businesses in Texas are the backbone of our state's economy, and we continue working to support their growth and economic success to keep Texas the best state in America to start a business,” said Governor Abbott. “Our 3.1 million small businesses employ nearly half of all working Texans and help us lead the nation in economic might. We are proud to be a top state for women entrepreneurs—at 1.25 million—as well as the top state for jobs created by Hispanic women, Black women, and veteran women business owners. As we honor this spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurship during Small Business Week in Texas, we will continue to support small businesses in communities across Texas so that they have the tools needed to flourish. When small businesses succeed, Texas succeeds.”

The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism serves as a focal point in the state for start-ups and small businesses of all sizes in urban, suburban, and rural communities, offering a variety of services for Texas entrepreneurs looking to start, strengthen, and grow their business in the state, including:

Start a Business in 7 Steps

Governor’s Small Business Handbook

Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal, including new permit and licenses feature

Texas Business Licenses & Permits Guide

Governor’s Small Business Webinar Library

The Governor’s Small Business Summits, providing Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs the opportunity to network and share relevant advice on small business topics, kick off in Temple, May 4. More information on other upcoming cities and dates, as well as event registration can be found here.

For more information, visit gov.texas.gov/smallbusiness. To receive updates from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism on current small business topics and initiatives throughout Texas, sign up for the Governor’s Small Business Snapshot.