Texas has over 3.1 million small businesses, and a significant percentage are owned by Baby Boomers approaching retirement age over the next decade, representing one of the largest wealth transfer opportunities in the country.
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Top industries for business sales in Texas
Industry-specific guides for Texas sellers
Each industry has distinct valuation drivers, buyer pools, and deal structures. Select your industry for specific guidance.
Texas construction businesses benefit from one of the most active real estate and infrastructure markets in the country....
Texas's large population and strong tourism economy create consistent buyer demand for restaurant and hospitality busine...
Texas is one of the most active healthcare M&A markets in the country. DSO activity in dental, PE consolidation in behav...
Texas professional services businesses benefit from a no-income-tax environment and strong demand from buyers seeking ex...
City-specific guides for Texas
Buyer pools, transaction activity, and market conditions vary significantly by city. Find your market below.
Dallas anchors one of the largest business transaction markets in the country.
Houston's energy economy creates specialized buyer demand for oilfield services, engineering, and industrial businesses.
Austin's technology and startup ecosystem has created a highly competitive acquisition market.
San Antonio has a strong military and healthcare economy with a growing professional services sector.
Fort Worth's manufacturing, transportation, and construction sectors create consistent transaction activity.
Common questions from Texas business owners
Most Texas business sales take 9 to 15 months from decision to close. The DFW and Houston metros tend to move faster due to larger buyer pools. Well-prepared sellers with clean financials and no owner dependency issues often close faster.
For transactions over $500K, a qualified M&A advisor or business broker significantly improves outcomes. Texas has a large and active broker community. Vetting transaction experience in your specific industry matters more than geography.
No. Texas has no state income tax, which means no state-level capital gains tax on business sale proceeds. Federal capital gains tax still applies, so pre-transaction tax planning with a CPA is important.
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