HB 4790 amends Texas law to include veteran-owned small businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a type of "historically underutilized business" for state contracting purposes. This change directly affects veteran-owned businesses that hold SBA certification, allowing them to qualify for state procurement programs designed to support underutilized businesses. The bill adds a new definition (subdivision F) to the existing Government Code, specifying that such businesses must be "owned and controlled by veterans" and certified by the SBA. This policy change expands eligibility for state contracts without altering existing requirements for other business categories. The amendment takes effect September 1, 2025.
SB 390 would amend Texas law to include veteran-owned small businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as "historically underutilized businesses" (HUBs) for state contracting purposes. This change would allow veteran-owned businesses meeting SBA certification standards to qualify for state contracting programs designed to support underutilized businesses. Currently, HUB status requires ownership by economically disadvantaged persons, but this bill expands eligibility to include certified veteran-owned businesses. The bill would take effect September 1, 2025, if enacted.
