Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office



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Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders,

Small businesses are the backbone of the Texas economy! That's why we are pleased to share that Governor Greg Abbott has released the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council comprehensive report [ [link removed] ] with recommendations to cut unnecessary government bureaucracy that create barriers to small business success in Texas. 

The Governor's Small Business Freedom Council’s legislative recommendations will:


* Eliminate unnecessary regulations and fees that increase costs and create delays
* Reduce tax and financial burdens to encourage investment and expansion
* Modernize government processes to improve efficiency and ease compliance
* Enhance workforce and hiring flexibility to address labor shortages
* Increase small business access to capital and state contracts to fuel growth

Download the full report at the link below and find more on the Freedom Council on our website [ [link removed] ]. 

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In coordination with the Office of Small Business Assistance, the Governor's Small Business Freedom Council gathered feedback from 46 Texas state agencies and nearly 700 Texas small business owners. The resulting report provides recommendations to the Texas Legislature to remove obstacles for small businesses, strengthen the state’s economy and ensure that Texas remains the nation’s economic leader in small business growth and creation.

Governor Abbott announced [ [link removed] ] the formation of his Small Business Freedom Council in December 2024 to review government efficiency for Texas businesses and directed state agencies to provide recommendations to cut unnecessary government regulations that hamper small business formation, operation or growth.

We look forward to working with you as we continue to keep Texas the best place to start and run a business! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our team if we can be of assistance. Thanks for all you do for the great state of Texas!

Sincerely,

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*Adriana Cruz*
"Executive Director"
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office
Office of the Governor

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