Texas Business Guide
Plain-English educational resources for Texas business owners and entrepreneurs. Navigate entity formation, employment law, taxes, contracts, and compliance with confidence.
Why a Texas-Specific Business Guide?
Texas has unique business laws, tax requirements, and regulatory frameworks that differ from other states. From the Texas franchise tax to specific employment laws, understanding these Texas-specific requirements is essential for business success.
This guide provides educational resources tailored to the Texas business environment, covering everything from forming your LLC with the Texas Secretary of State to understanding Austin's local licensing requirements.
What You'll Get From This Texas Guide
Texas-Specific Information
Every guide focuses on Texas laws, regulations, and requirementsβnot generic national information.
Austin Resources Included
Local Austin and Travis County requirements, licensing, zoning, and business ecosystem guidance.
Plain-English Explanations
Complex Texas business laws explained in language you can actually understand and use.
Practical Frameworks
Actionable checklists and frameworks to help you navigate Texas business requirements with confidence.
Explore Texas Business Topics
Clear, actionable guidance on the business issues that matter most to Texas business owners and entrepreneurs.
Starting a Business in Texas
Learn about Texas entity formation, certificates of formation, registered agents, assumed names (DBAs), and the initial steps to launch your Texas business.
Texas Employment & Hiring
Understand employee classification, Texas payday law, at-will employment, non-compete agreements, and obligations when hiring remote workers in Texas.
Texas Tax & Compliance
Navigate Texas franchise tax, sales tax requirements, property tax considerations, and annual reporting obligations specific to Texas businesses.
Texas Business Contracts
Learn about contract basics under Texas law, operating agreements, commercial leases, service agreements, and partnership arrangements.
Intellectual Property & Privacy
Understand Texas trademark registration, the Texas Trade Secrets Act, data privacy requirements, and protecting your business's confidential information.
Texas Regulatory & Licensing
Navigate Austin business licenses, Texas professional licensing, TABC alcohol permits, food service requirements, and contractor licensing in Texas.
Business Financing & Investment
Learn about Texas securities law, investment terms for startups, SBA loans, and Austin's angel investment and venture capital landscape.
Real Estate & Zoning
Understand Texas commercial real estate basics, Austin zoning regulations, land use requirements, and construction considerations for businesses.
Business Succession & Exit
Plan for business transitions with guides on selling your Texas business, succession planning, buy-sell agreements, and entity dissolution.
Business Dispute Resolution
Learn about Texas courts, arbitration under Texas law, mediation processes, and alternative dispute resolution options for business conflicts.
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