Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy
Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy is the official state procurement portal for Texas. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Texas state agency contracts.
Portal URL: https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd
How to register on Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy
Register through CMBL (Centralized Master Bidders List) for Texas state opportunities. Additional registration on TxSmartBuy for cooperative purchases.
Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification) are handled by separate Texas agencies.
Small business and set-aside programs
Texas operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:
- Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification
Governing law
Texas Government Code Chapter 2155-2157
Texas HUB program targets 32% combined participation (construction, professional services, other).
Current Texas bid opportunities
Live from Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy plus every Texas county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system. Updated every 6 hours.
- Two-Cylinder Gas Cabinet Invitation for bid for a two-cylinder gas cabinet as specified in the Items section of the bid.
- Invasive vegetation Eradication & Treatment Invasive vegetation Eradication & Treatment
- Human Resources-Payroll-Benefits Brokerage Services
- Testing Natural Gas Meter Systems
- Auto, Property, & Casualty Claims Search Database Services
- Invasive vegetation Eradication & Treatment
- RFB 2026-057, Bagby Ave. Ramp Improvements
- Task Order Contract for the 2027 Pavement Preservation Package 6 – Flatwork
- George Road Low Water Crossing (Hunters Bow to NW Military Highway)
- College & Career Readiness Products & Services
- Gas Main Installation - Corsicana Independent School District
- OPIS Subscription
- Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform
- RFP 735-2026-4430 Cooling Tower Repairs
- Inspection/Re-certification of Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS) for TxDOT's Amarillo District
Common questions about Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy
What is Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy?
Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy is the official state procurement portal for Texas. Register through CMBL (Centralized Master Bidders List) for Texas state opportunities. Additional registration on TxSmartBuy for cooperative purchases.
How do I register on Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy?
Register through CMBL (Centralized Master Bidders List) for Texas state opportunities. Additional registration on TxSmartBuy for cooperative purchases. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd.
What is the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy login URL?
Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy is accessed at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Texas state contracts.
Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy?
Yes. Texas operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy bidders: Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. Each has its own certification process.
What law governs procurement through Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy?
Texas procurement is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 2155-2157. Texas HUB program targets 32% combined participation (construction, professional services, other).
Where do I find current Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy opportunities?
Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy publishes opportunities at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd. ProcureTap also aggregates Texas state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.