Texas Export Resources Directory

Government Agencies

1. U.S. Commercial Service - Texas

   • Website: trade.gov/texas
   • Services: Export counseling, market research, international trade events, and advocacy.
   • Contact: 1-800-USA-TRADE (1-800-872-8723)

2. Texas Economic Development Corporation

   • Website: businessintexas.com
   • Services: Export assistance, market expansion, and trade missions.
   • Contact: 512-936-0100

3. Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)

   • Website: exim.gov
   • Services: Export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, and loan guarantees.
   • Contact: 1-800-565-EXIM (1-800-565-3946)

4. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Office of International Trade

   • Website: sba.gov/international
   • Services: Export financing, counseling, and training.
   • Contact: 1-800-827-5722

State and Local Agencies

1. Texas Department of Agriculture - International Marketing Program

   • Website: texasagriculture.gov
   • Services: Market development, export assistance for agricultural products.
   • Contact: 512-463-6096

2. Texas Workforce Commission - Skills Development Fund

   • Website: twc.texas.gov
   • Services: Workforce training programs to help businesses grow internationally.
   • Contact: 512-936-3100

Industry Associations and Trade Groups

1. Texas Association of Business (TAB)

   • Website: txbiz.org
   • Services: Advocacy, networking, and resources for exporters.
   • Contact: 512-477-6721

2. World Trade Center Dallas/Fort Worth

   • Website: dfwworld.org
   • Services: International business resources, trade missions, and networking events.
   • Contact: 214-965-8400

3. Greater Houston Partnership - International Trade

   • Website: houston.org
   • Services: Trade missions, business development, and export assistance.
   • Contact: 713-844-3600

Educational Institutions

1. International Trade Center - University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

   • Website: texastrade.org
   • Services: Export training, market research, and consulting.
   • Contact: 210-458-2470

2. Texas A&M International University - International Business Programs

   • Website: tamiu.edu
   • Services: International business education and export consulting.
   • Contact: 956-326-2001

Private Sector Resources

1. International Trade and Export Finance Corporation

   • Website: itfc.com
   • Services: Trade finance solutions, risk management, and export consulting.
     
     

2. Chamber of Commerce - Various Local Chapters

   • Website: uschamber.com
   • Services: Local networking, export assistance programs, and business advocacy.
   • Contact: Check local listings for specific contact information.

Online Resources

1. Export.gov

   • Website: export.gov
   • Services: Comprehensive export guides, market research, and trade leads.
   • Contact: Online contact form available on the website.

2. Trade Finance Guide - U.S. Department of Commerce

   • Website: trade.gov/trade-finance-guide
   • Services: Information on financing options and risk management for exporters.
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