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## Global Trade Resources

## 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](https://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](https://www.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](https://www.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](https://www.txbiz.org)
     - **Services**: Advocacy, networking, and resources for exporters.
     - **Contact**: 512-477-6721
2. **World Trade Center Dallas/Fort Worth**
   
     - **Website**: [dfwworld.org](https://www.dfwworld.org)
     - **Services**: International business resources, trade missions, and networking events.
     - **Contact**: 214-965-8400
3. **Greater Houston Partnership - International Trade**
   
     - **Website**: [houston.org](https://www.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](https://www.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](https://www.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](https://www.itfc.com)
     - **Services**: Trade finance solutions, risk management, and export consulting.
2. **Chamber of Commerce - Various Local Chapters**
   
     - **Website**: [uschamber.com](https://www.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](https://www.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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