FREE Workshop: How to Do Business with the State of Texas | SATX
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Could the State of Texas become your next customer?
If you provide products or services but are unsure how to find state purchasing opportunities, this FREE 30-minute workshop will help you understand where to begin.
Join a State of Texas Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) representative for a practical session created for business owners, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and service providers interested in doing business with Texas.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn:
• What the Centralized Master Bidders List is
• How Texas purchasing entities use the CMBL to identify potential vendors
• How to apply for CMBL registration
• How to select the appropriate NIGP class and item codes for your products or services
• How to identify the Texas highway districts where your company can provide services
• How to search for opportunities through the Electronic State Business Daily
• How the Vendor Performance Tracking System is used
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is designed for:
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Manufacturers and product suppliers
• Professional service providers
• Construction and maintenance contractors
• Companies interested in government contracting
• Existing vendors who want to better understand the Texas procurement process
No previous government-contracting experience is required.
FREE WORKSHOP + BUSINESS EXPO
This workshop is completely FREE to attend and is presented during the 2026 San Antonio Business Expo.
It immediately follows the Texas Capital Bank business-credit session. Afterward, continue exploring the Expo, meet local professionals, discover valuable business resources, and make new connections.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
CMBL Workshop: 4:00 PM–4:30 PM
San Antonio Business Expo: 3:30 PM–8:00 PM
Location:
Norris Conference Center – San Antonio
618 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 207
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Admission to the workshop and Business Expo is free. Any State of Texas CMBL enrollment fee is separate from event admission.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged because workshop seating is limited.
Reserve your FREE seat today and learn how to position your business for potential State of Texas bid opportunities.
For questions or comments regarding the Centralized Master Bidders List Program:
Phone/Email
- CMBL Help Desk: 512-463-3034, Option 4
- CMBL Local Line: 512-463-3459
- Purchasing Customer Service: 512-463-3034
Freddy Goerges
713-409-6127
Where is it happening?
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