Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Texas. This proclamation highlights the vital role small businesses play in job creation and the state's economy.

"Small businesses are the very backbone of the strong Texas economy," said Governor Abbott. "With more than 3 million small businesses employing nearly half of the Texas workforce, Texas is a top state for innovation, job creation, and economic prosperity."

Governor Abbott emphasized his commitment to fostering a supportive environment for small business growth by mentioning his recent signing of Texas DOGE into law. This legislation establishes the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, aimed at reducing regulations and imposing stricter standards on new regulations that may impact businesses financially.

The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance offers various services to support entrepreneurs across Texas. These include resources like the Governor’s Small Business Handbook and Webinar Library, as well as hosting Small Business Summits statewide to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing among business owners.

For further details on upcoming events or to learn more about available resources, individuals can visit gov.texas.gov/business/events or gov.texas.gov/smallbusiness.

Governor Abbott also noted recent accolades for Texas's business climate. The state was named Best State for Business by Chief Executive magazine for the 21st consecutive year and received Site Selection magazine's Prosperity Cup for attracting new business investments.