Texas Comptroller Highlights More Than 180,000 Veteran-Owned Businesses

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has publicly underscored the scale of veteran entrepreneurship in Texas, calling out that Texas is home to more than 180,000 veteran-owned businesses, according to U.S. Census Bureau data cited by the agency.

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the Texas Comptroller (@txcomptroller) stated that in Texas, “we don’t just honor our veterans — we invest in them,” pairing that message with a graphic noting the 180,000-plus veteran-owned firms across the state. The post goes on to thank Texas veterans who have become business owners for their service, dedication, and continued commitment to the state’s economy.

For National Invest In Veterans Week®, this message is significant on two fronts:

• It publicly adopts the language of investment in veterans, not only ceremonial recognition.

• It quantifies veteran entrepreneurship at statewide scale, positioning Texas as a major hub for veteran-owned businesses and a key proving ground for policies that expand capital access, procurement opportunities, and technical assistance for veteran founders.

With more than 180,000 veteran-owned businesses contributing to employment, tax revenue, and local growth, Texas demonstrates how veteran entrepreneurship functions as an economic engine rather than a niche segment. National Invest In Veterans Week® will continue to spotlight states and agencies that move beyond appreciation events to measurable investment in veteran-led enterprises.

Key Links

• Original post on X:
  https://x.com/txcomptroller/status/1986476204984049823

• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts:
  https://comptroller.texas.gov/