Veteran-Owned Business Programs
Texas veteran-owned businesses may qualify for federal procurement set-asides, SBA veteran lending programs, Boots to Business training, DOD mentor-protege partnerships, and specialized contracting preferences. These programs are specifically designed to help veterans succeed as business owners.
Texas is home to more than 1.7 million veterans — the second-largest veteran population in the nation. Thousands of Texas veterans start businesses every year, bringing leadership, discipline, and operational expertise to industries ranging from trucking and construction to technology and professional services. Federal and state programs offer veteran-owned businesses meaningful advantages: SDVOSB procurement set-asides, SBA Veterans Advantage reduced-fee loans, Boots to Business entrepreneurship training, SBA Veteran Business Outreach Centers, and DOD mentor-protege partnerships. These programs exist because veteran entrepreneurs create jobs and strengthen communities, but many Texas veterans do not realize they qualify.
Programs
These are real government programs available to Texas veteran-owned business businesses. Eligibility depends on your specific business profile.
The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program sets aside federal contracts for certified SDVOSBs. The federal government has a 3% goal for SDVOSB contract awards, with sole-source contracts available up to $5 million.
U.S. Small Business Administration / VA
Reduced fees on SBA 7(a) loans for veteran-owned businesses. Veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty military in the Transition Assistance Program, and Reserve/Guard members may qualify for reduced upfront guarantee fees.
U.S. Small Business Administration
An entrepreneurship education program offered by the SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program. Provides foundational business ownership concepts, with a follow-on 8-week online course covering business plan development.
U.S. Small Business Administration / DOD
VBOCs provide veteran entrepreneurs with business development services including counseling, training, mentoring, and referrals. Texas VBOCs serve veteran business owners at every stage from startup to growth.
U.S. Small Business Administration
The DOD Mentor-Protege Program pairs small businesses, including veteran-owned firms, with large defense contractors for business development, technical assistance, and joint venture opportunities on federal contracts.
U.S. Department of Defense
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 veteran-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 veteran-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
The federal government spends over $500 billion annually on contracts, with a 3% goal specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Texas veteran-owned companies can access set-asides, sole-source contracts up to $5 million, and mentor-protege partnerships with major defense contractors. Add SBA lending with reduced fees, Boots to Business training, and VBOC counseling, and the support system is substantial. Our screening shows you exactly which programs match your veteran-owned business.
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Every program is sourced from official government pages — never third-party directories.
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Every match includes evidence from the original source so you can verify it yourself.
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One screening report covers grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives across federal, state, and local programs. $49, results in 60 seconds.
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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 veteran-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.