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New Business Applications in Texas
Monthly applications for a new Employer Identification Number in Texas, through September 2026.
- September 2026
- 49,761
- -4.9% from a year earlier
- Last 12 months
- 598,886
- +17.4% vs. prior 12 months
- Rank among states
- 3
- By 12-month total
Monthly applications
Seasonally adjusted, through September 2026
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| Period | Applications |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | 49,761 |
| December 2025 | 47,752 |
| December 2024 | 42,076 |
| December 2023 | 41,243 |
| December 2022 | 39,343 |
| December 2021 | 39,392 |
| December 2020 | 31,276 |
| December 2019 | 27,125 |
| December 2018 | 25,287 |
Types of applications
September 2026
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| Type | Applications | A year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Business applications | 49,761 | 52,310 |
| High-propensity applications | 13,024 | 12,849 |
| Applications with planned wages | 3,799 | 3,990 |
| Applications from corporations | 2,310 | 2,448 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a business application?
- The Census Bureau counts applications for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) filed with the IRS. Each one is a sign that someone intends to start a business, though not every application becomes an active business.
- What is a high-propensity application?
- High-propensity applications are the ones most likely to turn into businesses with payroll, such as those from corporations, those that plan to pay wages, or those in certain industries.
- What are projected business formations?
- The Census Bureau estimates how many applications from a month will become employer businesses (with payroll) within four or eight quarters. The latest months are projections and are revised.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics · Last updated 09/01/2026