Free small business help in Texas
22 office and chapter listings serving Texas. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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North Texas SBDC
Dallas, Texas
State or regional network office
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Texas Gulf Coast SBDC
Houston, Texas
State or regional network office
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Northwest Texas SBDC
Lubbock, Texas
State or regional network office
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South-West Texas SBDC
San Antonio, Texas
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Southwest Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Service area: Serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, El Paso, the Rio Grande Valley, and Coastal Bend.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE TX chapter directory
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SCORE Dallas
Euless, Texas
Service area: Serving Dallas–Fort Worth, North & East Texas, and nearby communities across OK, LA, NM, and AR
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE TX chapter directory
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SCORE Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
Service area: Serving Fort Worth, Arlington, Abilene & Businesses Across North and West Texas
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE TX chapter directory
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SCORE Austin
Georgetown, Texas
Service area: Serving Austin, Central Texas & the Hill Country
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE TX chapter directory
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SCORE Houston
Houston, Texas
Service area: Serving Greater Houston, the Upper Gulf Coast, and nearby Texas & Louisiana communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE TX chapter directory
Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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Veterans Business Outreach Center at University of Texas Arlington College of Business
Arlington, Texas
Service area: Arkansas, Northern Texas, Oklahoma
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
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Veterans Business Outreach Center at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas
Service area: Central, West & Southern Texas
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
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Texas Veterans Commission: San Antonio VBOC
San Antonio, Texas
Service area: South Texas (San Antonio and surrounding area)
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
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NW Texas APEX Accelerator Center at Texas Tech University
Abilene, Texas
Listed by NW Texas APEX Accelerator contacts
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National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator – Southwest BIA Region
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Native-owned business assistance
Service area: Southwestern BIA Region – NM & El Paso, TX
Listed by NAPEX Native American APEX directory , National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator – Southwest BIA Region official directory profile
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NW Texas APEX Accelerator Center at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Listed by NW Texas APEX Accelerator contacts
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NW Texas APEX Accelerator Center at Texas Tech University
Plainview, Texas
Listed by NW Texas APEX Accelerator contacts
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA El Paso District Office
El Paso, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA El Paso District
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SBA Dallas / Fort Worth District Office
Euless, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Dallas / Fort Worth District
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SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office
Harlingen, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District
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SBA Houston District Office
Houston, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Houston District
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SBA West Texas District Office
Lubbock, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA West Texas District
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SBA San Antonio District Office
San Antonio, Texas
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA San Antonio District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.