Texas Business License

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General Business License Requirements for Texas.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Texas.

Texas General Business Licenses

Texas Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Texas.

Texas does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.

Local General Business Licenses

Houston Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Houston.

There is no general business license issued by the city of Houston.

Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states: