Minority-Owned Business Programs
Texas minority-owned businesses may qualify for SBA 8(a) federal contract set-asides, state HUB certification, city MBE procurement preferences, CDFI microloans, and SBA business development programs. These programs exist to expand access to capital and contracts — but many minority business owners never learn about them.
Texas has one of the most diverse business landscapes in the nation, with hundreds of thousands of minority-owned businesses generating billions in revenue across every industry. Despite their economic impact, minority-owned businesses face documented disparities in access to capital, federal contracts, and institutional support. Federal, state, and local governments have created targeted programs to address these gaps — from the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program that provides nine years of set-aside contract access to Texas HUB certification, city-level MBE programs in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, and CDFI lenders that specialize in underserved communities. The support system is meaningful but scattered across dozens of agencies and certification bodies.
Programs
These are real government programs available to Texas minority-owned business businesses. Eligibility depends on your specific business profile.
A nine-year business development program providing certified 8(a) firms with federal contract set-asides, sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million ($7 million for manufacturing), mentoring, training, and business development support.
U.S. Small Business Administration
The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program provides minority-owned businesses with preferences on Texas state procurement contracts. State agencies have goals to award a percentage of contracts to HUB-certified firms across six procurement categories.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Major Texas cities including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin operate Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification programs that provide preferences on city contracts, subcontracting requirements, and capacity-building support.
City Economic Development Offices
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across Texas provide microloans and small business loans to minority entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional bank lending. CDFIs combine financing with technical assistance and business development support.
U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / Local CDFIs
MBDA Business Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with access to capital, contracts, and markets through one-on-one consulting, procurement matchmaking, financial planning, and strategic business development services.
U.S. Department of Commerce / MBDA
These are examples of programs in our database. Your screening report will show all programs that match your specific business profile, including programs from other categories that may apply.
Process
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Tell us about your minority-owned business business — industry, location, size, and structure. No financials or tax IDs required.
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Your profile is matched against verified government programs, including minority-owned business-specific grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives.
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Receive a citation-backed screening report in under 60 seconds, showing programs you may qualify for with direct links to apply.
Why Screen
Between SBA 8(a) federal set-asides, Texas HUB certification, city MBE programs, and CDFI lending, minority-owned businesses in Texas have access to a meaningful support system. The SBA 8(a) program alone provides nine years of contract preferences, with sole-source awards up to $7 million for manufacturers. But navigating the certification requirements across federal, state, and city levels is where most business owners get stuck. Our screening report maps your business to every program you may qualify for.
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Screening disclaimer
This is a screening tool, not an approval engine. The programs listed on this page are examples of programs in our database that may be relevant to minority-owned business businesses. Government agencies set eligibility, funding, and application outcomes. Your report shows where to apply and what to verify directly with the agency.