business Resources/Links

Local Resources

• Building Permits
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Electricity, Gas Service (866-797-4839, Power To Choose)
• Saginaw Water Service, 817-232-4640

Regional Resources

• North Central Texas Council of Governments
• County Appraisal Districts - Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)
• Small Business Administration - DFW Office
• SCORE Counselors
• Business Centers and Libraries: Fort Worth Business Assistance Center

State Resources

• Texas Secretary of State, 512-463-5555
• Texas State Comptroller’s Office, 800-252-5555
• Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Division, 800-843-5789
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
• Texas Workforce Commission
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, 800-803-9202

Federal Resources

• Federal Grants/Loans
• IRS Checklist for Starting a Business