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Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
SBA resource-partner network offering veteran entrepreneurs workshops, training, counseling, mentorship, and referrals to local business resources.
Reviewed 2026-09-05 · U.S. Small Business Administration · United States, including Texas service regions
Cost: free. Confirm current services, eligibility, availability, and any fees directly with the provider.
Visit provider websiteHow this fits a Texas veteran founder
Free one-on-one help is one of the most underused advantages available to Texas veterans. Different providers have different strengths: TVC for Texas veteran-specific steps, VBOCs and SBDCs for planning and financials, SCORE for an ongoing mentor, and APEX Accelerators for government sales.
Bring a one-page summary of the business and a specific question to every session. Advisers can help far more when they can react to something concrete.
Listed under: Counseling & mentoring, Veteran resources, Startup & planning.