Hays Countywww.co.hays.tx.usCounty Clerk's Office - Records Division137 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-7330The County Clerk's office is responsible for recording and keeping County records that include:
- Recording legal instruments (plat records, deeds)
- Vital Statistics (births, deaths)
- Assumed Name Registrations (DBAs)
- Commissioners' Court Records
- Marks and Brands
Environmental Health Department1251 Civic Center Loop
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-2150The Environmental Health Department is responsible for managing a number of county health-related regulations including:
- Inspecting and issuing permits for septic systems
- Reviewing new subdivision plans
- Floodplain regulations
- Inspecting retail food establishments
Texas Department of Economic Developmentwww.tded.state.tx.usThe Department of Economic Development is responsible for assisting Texas communities and businesses in developing and encouraging economic development. In addition to information on various programs offered in and by the state, the site includes a
Business Resources section offering both technical and financial assistance including
A Guide to Texas Business Licenses and Permits and
Business Start-up Information.
Offices1700 North Congress Avenue
Suite 1146
Austin, TX 78711
(800) 888-0511
Texas Secretary of State www.sos.state.tx.usThe Secretary of State is responsible for registering and regulating Business and Non-profit Corporations in Texas. This site includes information on incorporation and filing of proper forms. Most of the forms required for incorporation are available for downloading.
Offices1019 Brazos
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 648-9642
Texas Comptrollers Officewww.window.state.tx.usThe Comptroller of Public Accounts is responsible for regulating and collecting state taxes. The site includes information and
forms for obtaining sales tax permits and filing sales taxes. The site also contains informative areas about starting and conducting a business in Texas.
Offices111 East 17th Street
Austin, TX 78774
(800) 252-5555
Internal Revenue Servicewww.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/cover.htmlThe Internal Revenue Service sponsors workshops to educate people involved in small businesses about their rights and responsibilities as business taxpayers. Some workshops are co-sponsored by other federal agencies and involve state and local taxing bodies. These workshops are held monthly, in most cases, and generally are free. The IRS web site includes a Small Business Corner with information for small businesses.
Austin Office300 E. 8th St.
M/C 6610-AUS
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-5439 or (800) 829-1040
