Texas State Law

Texas businesses using an assumed name must file an Assumed Name Certificate with the Secretary of State for statewide use or with the county clerk for local use. Businesses with…

Source: TX Secretary of State

Texas employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Texas…

Source: TX Workforce Commission

Texas LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State and paying a $300 fee. All LLCs must designate a registered agent with a Texas…

Source: TX Secretary of State

Texas corporations are formed by filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State and paying a $300 fee. Corporations must designate a registered agent in Texas and file…

Source: TX Secretary of State

Texas LLCs and corporations must file a Public Information Report (PIR) annually with the Comptroller of Public Accounts as part of the franchise tax filing, due May 15 each year.…

Source: TX Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas imposes a franchise tax on most entities doing business in the state. The standard rate is 0.75% of taxable margin (0.375% for qualifying retailers and wholesalers). Entities with total…

Source: TX Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas does not impose a personal income tax or a corporate income tax. Business owners report pass-through income from LLCs and S corporations without state personal income tax. The Texas…

Source: TX Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas imposes a state sales tax of 6.25% on retail sales of tangible personal property and certain services, with city, county, and special district taxes bringing combined rates up to…

Source: TX Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching the federal rate. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25. Texas has…

Source: TX Workforce Commission

Texas is the only state that does not require most private employers to carry workers compensation insurance. Employers who opt out are called non-subscribers and lose certain liability defenses. State…

Source: TX Department of Insurance

Texas professional licensing is administered through multiple agencies including the Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which oversees more than 40 license types including contractors, engineers, real estate agents, and…

Source: TX Department of Licensing and Regulation

Texas does not require a statewide general contractor license. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other specialty trade contractors are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Some municipalities require…

Source: TX Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) provides discretionary cash grants to businesses committing to locate or expand significant operations and jobs in Texas. Awards are negotiated based on job creation, capital…

Source: TX Governor Office

The Texas Economic Development Bank and partner CDFIs provide small business loans through various programs including the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative. Funds support Texas small businesses creating jobs that…

Source: TX Governor Office of Economic Development

Home-based businesses in Texas are regulated by local city and county zoning ordinances and deed restrictions enforced by homeowners associations. Most jurisdictions permit home occupations as an accessory residential use…

Source: TX Governor Office of Economic Development