Historically Underutilized Business Program

TEA is committed to assisting Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) by providing equal opportunities to compete for all procurement opportunities at the agency in compliance with state law and comptroller guidance. The TEA 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  

Legislative Authority 

Texas Government Code §2161 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.