Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
State certification and purchasing goals for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, granting access to state procurement set-asides and contracting preferences.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be at least 51% owned by a minority, woman, veteran, or person with disability
2.Owner must be a Texas resident who manages the business daily
3.Business must be a for-profit entity headquartered in Texas
4.Annual gross receipts limit applies (varies by industry)
5.Certification valid for 2 years; online application through Comptroller
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
IRS · United States
The nation's largest affordable rental housing production program, providing dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits to developers who build or rehabilitate affordable rental housing and maintain income and rent restrictions for 30+ years.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.