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Â鶹ֱ²¥ is committed to assisting Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) by providing equal opportunities to compete for all procurement opportunities at the agency. Â鶹ֱ²¥ purchases goods and services from HUB vendors whenever possible.  Â鶹ֱ²¥'s HUB program provides quality service and results to agency users while meeting legislative HUB contract goals.  The Â鶹ֱ²¥ HUB Office assists vendors with the following:

• Information about HUB opportunities
• Access to procurement information
• Completion of applicable HUB forms and reports
• Mentor-protégé teams  

HUB Certification

The State of Texas maintains a HUB program and directory for minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. HUB certification increases exposure to all bid opportunities. To learn more, visit the .

Legislative Authority 

requires state agencies to determine if subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with agency solicitations with an expected value of $100,000 or more.

If subcontracting is probable, agencies must make a good faith effort to meet HUB goals for the procurement and ensure contractors submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan.