Texas Business Resources

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Provides extensive demographic information including population, housing, land use, cost of living, economic development, wage and income data, major employers, transportation issues, unemployment rate.

Analyze Dallas

Analyze Dallas is a project of the Foundation for Community Empowerment. As an extension of the Dallas Indicators effort, Analyze Dallas will give you detailed data about our city at a geographic level that allows you to make informed decisions.

Dallas Indicators

The Dallas Indicators is a comprehensive database of key community measures. This is an effort led by The Dallas Foundation and the Foundation for Community Empowerment, in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group, Belo Corp. and the Dallas Citizens Council. Read easy-to-follow summaries of data related to the Greater Dallas Area.

Oncor, Economic Development Group: Community Profiles

Oncor, Economic Development Group: Community Profiles Site provides current facts on many Texas cities in Oncor's electricity and natural gas service area. Coverage includes population, transportation, taxation, wage data, and major area employers. Documents at this site are in PDF format and require use of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Texas Secretary of State

The Office of the Secretary of State provides a repository for official and business and commercial records required to be filed with the Office. The Secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. The Secretary also serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform ... via URL

TRAIL (State of Texas)

TRAIL searches and locates information collected in an archive of more than 180 Texas state agency web servers. Sample searches: looking for retail sales tax information; starting a new business. via URL

Bureau of Labor Statistics "State at a Glance" page for Texas

Provides data about labor force, wage and salary employment, and mass layoffs. via URL

Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce

It is the largest business leadership organization in the region. The Chamber effectively focuses upon economic prosperity and quality of life issues important to the entire area. We are the leading business development and economic development organization for the region. The role of the chamber has become increasingly important as we try to improve the ... via URL

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

From the city of Fort Worth to the borders of Tarrant County and across North Texas, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is a key leader in the development and maintenance of our community’s economic health. Chamber members receive direct benefits of visibility, business relationships, skill development, advocacy and leadership through their investment of ... via URL

Texas Newspaper Collection via Newsbank

Provides full text access to the Abilene Reporter-News, Amarillo Globe-News, Austin American-Statesman, Beaumont Enterprise, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Dallas Morning News (including Arlington Morning News), El Paso Times, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Graham Leader, Houston Chronicle, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Plainview Daily ...

Contents: Texas Administrative Code, Texas Constitution, Texas Legislature Online, Texas Statutes

Where to obtain Texas legal forms and legal templates.

Finance Commission of Texas

The Finance Commission is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Texas Department of Banking, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, and the Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner and serves as the primary point of accountability for ensuring that state depository and lending institutions function as a system, considering the broad ...

Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

The Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner regulates the credit industry and educates consumers and creditors. Agency efforts help produce a fair, lawful, and healthy credit environment for social and economic prosperity in Texas.

Texas Real Estate Commission

Forms, Laws, Contracts, News, Licenses (Apply/Renew), Education and Exams, Inspector Information, Complaints, Consumer Information

Book of Lists (Dallas Business Journal)

Published annually, it provides essential information on the largest businesses, buyers, and the largest employers in Dallas. It provides a look at the local economy and includes key contact information and facts for top businesses, industries, professions, governmental units and nonprofit organizations.

The Book of Lists (Fort Worth Business Press)

Published annually, it provides lists and rankings of the top businesses in Tarrant County by industry. In addition to the largest businesses, it includes the largest employers and the largest non-profits.

Reference USA

Reference USA Business Database provides directory information for more than 12 million U.S. businesses. The information is compiled from the following public sources: more than 5,600 Yellow Page and Business White page telephone directories; annual reports, 10-Ks, other financial information provided by the SEC, Chamber of Commerce information, and other ...

Texas Business Portal

Contents include: Online Business Application Process, Guide to Starting a Business in Texas, WorkInTexas.com, Occupation Licensing System, and Texas Work Explorer.

Texas Online

Provides information about business and consumer services, taxes and taxing authorities, licenses, permits, and registration, and regional and community resources.

Texas Workforce Commission

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state government agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. For employers, TWC offers recruiting, retention, training and retraining, and outplacement services as well as valuable information on labor law and labor market statistics. For job ...

Center for Economic Development and Research (University of North Texas)

The Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas was established in 1989 to conduct economic analysis and public policy research and also to provide forecasting and strategic planning services to businesses, governments and non-profit agencies with an interest in economic development.

Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer

The Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, in cooperation with a network of affiliates , functions as a focal point for the distribution of Census information for Texas. The Center also disseminates population estimates and projections for Texas, as well as other information from the federal government, state government, and other ... Internet

Tax Agencies

Federal and state government agencies that collect taxes or deal with tax-related issues.

Texas Labor Market Information (TRACER - Texas Workforce Commission)

Contains Latest Economic Indicators: Texas Labor Force Statistics, Texas Nonfarm Industry Employment, Texas Workforce Salary Survey, Texas Average Hourly Wage, Unemployment Insurance Claims, Consumer Price Index (USA) for Texas cities. Internet

Texas Real Estate Commission - Forms, Laws, and Contracts Main Page

Includes the License Act, the TREC Rules and all promulgated forms (including Real Estate, Property Inspection Report, Inspector License and Change, Easement/R.O.W., Timeshare Regulations, and Residential Service Company). Contents: Rules and Codes, Contract Forms and Addenda, License Application Forms, Change Forms, Moral Character Determination Forms, ...