The Paris SBDC is happy to assist with questions that you may have but below are a few key references that may also be useful.

To incorporate your business with the Office of the Secretary of State.

https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/help/help-corp.asp?pg=filing

For information on businesses and occupations that require state permits:

https://www.texas.gov/

For information on all state and city regulatory agencies:

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/

Sales & Use Tax Permit:

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/sales/

Workers’ Compensation Information:

http://www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb030.html

Insurance Issues:

http://www.tdi.texas.gov

Unemployment Tax:

https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/unemployment-tax