Overview
Texas is the third-largest state procurement market. The Comptroller of Public Accounts manages statewide purchasing, and the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) is the vendor registration system.
Procurement Portal
Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / CMBL
Official state procurement system for Texas
Top Contract Categories
IT servicesHealthcareConstructionTransportation
Practical tip
Registration on the CMBL is mandatory for all vendors. Texas also maintains the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) program with a 23.7% aspirational spending goal. HUB certification significantly increases your subcontracting opportunities on large state contracts.