Texas Business Boom Continues: Montgomery County and Gasoline Stations Surge

The Texas entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, with another impressive week of new business formations! This week saw 2,464 new businesses open across the state, a remarkable 27% increase compared to the same week last year. Montgomery County is experiencing explosive growth, while the Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores sector is seeing a surge in new ventures. This dynamic market landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for B2B professionals ready to connect with these emerging businesses.

Montgomery County Ignites as Fuel Sector Surges

This week's data reveals exciting pockets of growth across Texas. Montgomery County stands out with a remarkable 100% increase in new business formations, making it a prime location for prospecting. El Paso county also had 73 new business formations. Simultaneously, the Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores sector is experiencing a boom, also up 100% week-over-week. This surge suggests rising demand and new opportunities within the fuel and convenience retail space, making it an ideal target for businesses offering related services. Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant counties continue to lead in overall new business volume, providing a stable foundation of opportunities.

Several cities in Texas are demonstrating significant business activity. Houston leads with 249 new businesses, followed by Austin with 122. Dallas and San Antonio are tied with 115 new businesses each, indicating a strong entrepreneurial presence across major metropolitan areas. Fort Worth also shows promise with 70 new businesses. Knowing where businesses are emerging helps refine prospecting efforts, as discussed in this Texas Business Leads blog post: 3 Tips to Find New Business Opportunities.

Statewide Momentum Fueled by Economic Growth

While the total number of new businesses saw a slight moderation compared to last week, the broader trend remains overwhelmingly positive. The Texas economy continues to demonstrate its strength. The Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025 and grew faster than the U.S. overall, indicating a strong environment for business and entrepreneurship (texas.gov). Furthermore, the Dallas Federal Reserve projects the addition of 278,400 new jobs in Texas during 2026, reflecting a positive outlook for the state's labor market and potential opportunities for new business ventures (cbsnews.com).

The state's economic momentum is reflected in the surge of new businesses, with overall new business formations jumping 10% nationwide in March, according to Registered Agents, Inc (registeredagentsinc.com). This entrepreneurial spirit is particularly evident in the growth of sectors like Mobile Food Services and Full-Service Restaurants, despite headwinds like rising costs and labor shortages (cityofnevadatx.org). Remember, effective lead follow-up is key to converting these new businesses into loyal customers, as detailed in this Texas Business Leads blog post: How to Pursue Leads to Grow Sales.

Shifting Landscapes, Emerging Opportunities

While some counties like Williamson, Bexar, Fort Bend, El Paso, and Harris saw reduced activity this week, this shift represents a rotation of opportunity rather than a downturn. Savvy B2B professionals will recognize this as a chance to reallocate resources and focus on the burgeoning markets in Montgomery County and other growing areas. Similarly, sectors like Electronics Stores and Other Direct Selling Establishments experienced a slowdown, while Full-Service Restaurants saw a significant increase.

Looking ahead, we anticipate continued dynamism in the Texas business landscape. The upcoming statewide Mobile Food Vendor license (cityofnevadatx.org) and Texas Roadhouse's expansion plans are just two examples of the exciting developments on the horizon. Stay tuned as we continue to track these trends and identify the hottest opportunities for your business! The consistent generation of new leads in Texas is a fertile landscape for B2B companies to expand their customer base. With the right strategy and approach, you can turn these new formations into lasting partnerships. Next week, we'll be diving deeper into how the evolving regulatory environment impacts new food service businesses across Texas.

This Week's Data

Top Counties by New Business Formations

Rank	County	New Businesses
1	Harris	347
2	Dallas	213
3	Tarrant	175
4	Travis	147
5	Bexar	133
6	Collin	127
7	Denton	78
8	Fort Bend	76
9	Montgomery	73
10	El Paso	73

Top Business Types

Rank	Industry	New Businesses
1	Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	345
2	Mobile Food Services	120
3	Full-Service Restaurants	89
4	Other Direct Selling Establishments	86
5	Limited-Service Restaurants	79
6	All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)	67
7	Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	57
8	Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores	56
9	All Other General Merchandise Stores	48
10	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	40

Top Cities

Rank	City	New Businesses
1	Houston	249
2	Austin	122
3	Dallas	115
4	San Antonio	115
5	Fort Worth	70
6	El Paso	62
7	Katy	39
8	Arlington	37
9	Brownsville	33
10	Plano	31

Week of May 04, 2026.