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Texas DEI Contracting Bill Continues Moving Forward
Texas HB167 continues advancing legislation that would restrict DEI-related initiatives and considerations in government contracting. Business leaders are…
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Harris County MWBE Programs Face New Legal Threats
Rising Costs Continue Pressuring Texas Small Businesses
POLICY CHANGES
Texas DEI Contracting Bill Continues Moving Forward
Texas HB167 continues advancing legislation that would restrict DEI-related initiatives and considerations in government contracting.…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
Texas Judge Reinstates HUB Program for Minority-Owned Businesses
A Texas judge temporarily reinstated the state’s HUB program after minority and women-owned businesses sued…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
New 2026 Texas Grant Opportunities Available for Small Businesses
Multiple 2026 grant and loan programs are now available across Texas supporting minority-owned businesses, innovation,…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
Texas Expanding Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses
Texas continues promoting funding and capital resources through nonprofit lenders and CDFIs focused on underserved…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Rising Costs Continue Pressuring Texas Small Businesses
Texas businesses continue navigating rising operational costs, supply chain pressure, and fuel price increases impacting…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
Texas Economic Growth Continues Across Major Industries
Texas businesses continue reporting growth in hiring, revenue activity, and expansion across service, construction, and…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS
Harris County MWBE Programs Face New Legal Threats
Minority and women-owned business programs in Harris County are now facing legal scrutiny tied to…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
Minority-Owned Businesses Continue Legal Fight Against Texas
Minority-owned businesses across Texas continue legal challenges against state efforts to dismantle long-standing minority contracting…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HUB Certifications Still Open Through Texas Agencies
Texas agencies and universities continue promoting HUB certification opportunities for businesses seeking state procurement and…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read
Austin Continues Offering Minority Business Certifications
Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources program continues offering free certifications for minority-owned businesses seeking…
May 27, 2026 • 1 min read