As of October 16, 2026, ListRiver's records show 2,676,924 active registered businesses in Texas. 75% are LLCs. 34,397 were formed in September 2026.
How many businesses are registered in Texas?
ListRiver has 2,676,924 active registered businesses in Texas on record as of October 16, 2026, from official Texas business registry data. Dissolved and defunct businesses are not counted.
How many new businesses were formed in Texas in September 2026?
34,397 businesses on record in Texas were formed in September 2026.
How many new businesses opened in Texas in the last 12 months?
436,024 businesses on record in Texas were formed in the 12 months through September 2026.
What is the most common type of business in Texas?
LLCs are the most common: 1,994,799 of 2,676,924 businesses on record (75%), followed by Corporations with 340,875 (13%).
Which Texas city has the most businesses?
Houston, with 344,487 businesses on record (13% of the state total).
Where does this data come from?
From Texas's official business registry. ListRiver loads each new state file, standardizes it, removes duplicates and updates its database weekly. Email and industry details are added from SMBCredit.net where available.
How do I get a list of businesses in Texas?
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Counts come from official Texas business registry records on file with ListRiver, current as of October 16, 2026. They include businesses that are active on the state register; dissolved and defunct entities are excluded. Contact details are added from SMBCredit.net where available. Formation months reflect the registration date the state reports. See the methodology for sources, update schedules and known limits.