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Texas Business Directory: 2.96M Companies with Verified Contact Data

By Ibrahim DemolCEO IBLeadUpdated June 12, 2026

Texas has 2.96 million active businesses. All of them are searchable in IBLead. Export emails, phone numbers, addresses, and verified contact info in seconds—no old spreadsheets, no outdated lists, no guessing.

The data updates monthly. It's legal, GDPR/CCPA compliant, and sourced directly from public Google Maps listings verified across Texas's 254 counties.


Texas Business Statistics by Category

Here's what's available in the Texas business database, broken down by industry:

Category Number of Businesses Key Markets
Restaurants & Food Services 87,400+ Houston (12,000+), Dallas (9,500+), Austin (6,800+)
Retail Stores 65,200+ All major cities, suburbs
Professional Services 156,800+ Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
Construction & Contractors 94,600+ All counties, high growth in suburbs
Healthcare & Medical 48,900+ Houston Medical Center (106K employees), Dallas, Austin
Manufacturing & Industrial 23,400+ Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio
Real Estate & Property 52,100+ All major metros
Automotive & Repair 41,200+ All counties
Technology & Software 18,700+ Austin (6,200+), Dallas (4,100+), Houston (3,900+)
Energy & Utilities 4,200+ Houston (2,800+), Dallas (900+)
Transportation & Logistics 12,800+ Houston (4,100+), Dallas (3,200+)
Financial Services 28,900+ Dallas, Houston
Education & Training 19,400+ All major cities
Fitness & Wellness 14,600+ All metros
Legal Services 16,200+ Houston, Dallas, Austin

Total searchable businesses: 2,960,000+ across all categories, all locations.


Geographic Breakdown: Texas Business Hubs

Houston Metropolitan Area

  • 600,000+ businesses
  • Industries: Energy/oil & gas (4,600+ companies), healthcare (106,000+ employees in Medical Center alone), manufacturing, petrochemicals, aerospace
  • Key data: Port of Houston moves $339 billion annually; NASA Johnson Space Center drives aerospace sector
  • Export options: Filter by zip code (77001-77099), by industry, by company size

Dallas-Fort Worth Metro

  • 500,000+ businesses
  • Industries: Financial services, telecommunications, aerospace, corporate headquarters, manufacturing
  • Key data: 107 Fortune 500 company headquarters; AT&T, American Airlines, ExxonMobil based here
  • Export options: Filter Dallas (75000+ range) and Fort Worth (76100+ range) separately or combined

Austin Tech Hub

  • 200,000+ businesses
  • Industries: Technology/software (6,200+), creative services, startups, education
  • Key data: Tesla, Oracle, Apple, Google, Facebook all have major operations; fastest-growing metro in Texas
  • Export options: Filter by technology stack, by funding stage (via website analysis), by employee count

San Antonio Region

  • 150,000+ businesses
  • Industries: Military contractors, defense, healthcare/biotech, hospitality
  • Key data: Four military bases; USAA headquarters; Valero Energy; H-E-B grocery chain
  • Export options: Filter by military certification status, by defense contractor classification

Secondary Markets (High Growth)

  • Collin County (Plano, McKinney, Frisco): 85,000+ businesses
  • Williamson County (Round Rock, Cedar Park): 62,000+ businesses
  • Fort Bend County (Sugar Land, Katy): 58,000+ businesses
  • Denton County (Denton, Lewisville): 41,000+ businesses

All accessible by county filter in IBLead.


What Data Is Included in Each Export

When you export from the Texas business directory, you get:

Data Field Included Use Case
Business Name Verification, personalization
Full Address Mail campaigns, location targeting
Phone Number Cold calling, SMS outreach
Email Address Email campaigns (verified from website)
Website URL Research, lead qualification
Google Maps Categories Industry filtering, niche targeting
Google Review Count Company maturity, reputation scoring
Google Star Rating Quality filtering, reputation management
Google Reviews (Full Text) Competitive intelligence, pain point identification
Fiche Claimed Status Engagement indicator
Business Hours Outreach timing
Number of Photos Activity/engagement level
Social Media Links Multi-channel outreach
GPS Coordinates Location mapping, geographic targeting
Technologies Detected 160+ tech stack detection (WordPress, Shopify, HubSpot, etc.)
Google Place ID / CID API integration, tracking

Example: Export all restaurants in Houston with 4+ star ratings and 50+ reviews = 2,400 verified contacts with working emails and phone numbers.


How to Access the Texas Business Directory

Step 1: Sign Up & Get 200 Free Credits

Go to app.iblead.com/register. Free plan — no credit card required. You get 200 free credits immediately—enough to export 200 Texas businesses.

Step 2: Search & Filter

  • By location: Enter city (Houston, Dallas, Austin, etc.) or county name
  • By industry: Choose from 4,000+ Google Maps categories
  • By metrics: Filter by star rating, review count, website status, technology stack
  • By geography: Search entire state, region, or specific zip codes

Example searches: - "Construction contractors in Houston with no website" = 340 leads - "Medical practices in Austin with <3 star rating" = 180 leads (reputation management prospects) - "Restaurants in Dallas with WordPress site" = 890 leads

Step 3: Export & Use

Click export. Get CSV with all data. Import into your CRM, email tool, or spreadsheet. Start outreach same day.

Time to first export: 2 minutes.


Top 20 Business Categories in Texas

These are the most-searched categories in the Texas directory:

  1. Restaurants — 87,400+ listings
  2. Plumbers — 12,800+ listings
  3. Electricians — 14,200+ listings
  4. HVAC Services — 8,900+ listings
  5. Roofing Contractors — 6,700+ listings
  6. Landscaping Services — 9,200+ listings
  7. Real Estate Agents — 28,900+ listings
  8. Dental Offices — 5,400+ listings
  9. Doctors/Medical Practices — 8,200+ listings
  10. Gyms & Fitness Centers — 14,600+ listings
  11. Hair Salons — 11,300+ listings
  12. Car Repair Shops — 9,100+ listings
  13. Accountants & Tax Services — 7,800+ listings
  14. Lawyers & Legal Services — 16,200+ listings
  15. Marketing Agencies — 4,600+ listings
  16. Web Design Agencies — 3,200+ listings
  17. IT Services & Support — 5,900+ listings
  18. Insurance Agents — 12,400+ listings
  19. Hotels & Accommodations — 6,800+ listings
  20. Cleaning Services — 8,400+ listings

Each category is fully filterable by location, rating, review count, and technology stack.


Common Use Cases for Texas Business Data

Sales & Lead Generation

Sales teams use the Texas directory to build prospect lists by industry and location. Example: A software company targeting manufacturing plants in Dallas-Fort Worth exported 340 manufacturers with 10+ employees. Cold email campaign yielded 18 qualified meetings in 2 weeks.

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

Analyze competitor locations, density, and ratings. Map market gaps. One consulting firm used the data to identify that Lubbock and Amarillo had zero competitors in their niche—opened two offices based on that insight.

Reputation Management

Find businesses with low Google ratings (2-3 stars) and offer reputation repair services. Agencies using this approach report 12-15% conversion rates on outreach.

Web Development & Digital Marketing

Identify businesses without websites or with outdated web presence. The Texas directory shows 15,000+ small businesses with only a Google Maps listing. Web agencies targeting these report 8-12% close rates.

Recruitment & Staffing

HR teams use the directory to find companies in growth sectors (tech, healthcare, manufacturing) and identify hiring prospects. Filter by employee count, industry, and location.

Real Estate & Commercial Services

Commercial real estate agents map businesses by location, size, and industry to identify expansion opportunities or relocation candidates.

Supply Chain & B2B Partnerships

Manufacturers and logistics companies use the data to find local suppliers, distributors, and partners. Filter by industry and geography to build supplier networks.


Pricing for Texas Business Data Access

Plan Monthly Credits Monthly Price Cost Per Export
Free 5,000 €0 €0 (limited time)
Starter 10,000 €44 €0.0035 per business
Pro 20,000 €89 €0.0028 per business
Business 40,000 €179 €0.0025 per business
Enterprise 100,000 €449 €0.0025 per business

1 credit = 1 business exported. All plans include unlimited searches, all filters, and all data fields. No feature restrictions.

Example cost: Export 5,000 Texas businesses = €17.50 on the Starter plan (€44/month ÷ 2,000 credits used). Compare to buying a "Texas business list" from a broker: $800-$2,000 for outdated data.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How current is the Texas business directory data?

A: Data updates monthly. All information is pulled directly from live Google Maps listings, so you get the most current phone numbers, emails, and addresses available. Businesses that update their Google profile are reflected in the next monthly refresh.

Q: Can I export businesses from specific Texas cities only?

A: Yes. Filter by city (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, etc.) or by county. You can also search by zip code or draw a custom radius around an address. Export only the results you need.

Q: Are the email addresses verified?

A: Emails are extracted from business websites and verified to be publicly listed. They're the same contact addresses you'd find by visiting the business's website directly. No spam lists, no purchased email databases.

A: Yes. All data is publicly available from Google Maps and business websites. The exports are 100% GDPR and CCPA compliant because you're only accessing information businesses have already published publicly.

Q: What if a business doesn't have an email listed?

A: You still get the phone number and address. You can call or mail. About 85% of Texas businesses in the directory have working email addresses; the remaining 15% are accessible via phone or physical mail.

Q: Can I use this data for cold emailing campaigns?

A: Yes. The data is designed for outreach. Most users integrate exports with email platforms like Lemlist, Instantly, or HubSpot. Follow standard email marketing best practices (include unsubscribe links, identify yourself, comply with CAN-SPAM).

Q: How many businesses can I export at once?

A: Unlimited. Export 100 businesses or 50,000—it's the same process. You just use your monthly credits (1 credit per business). Export speed: typically 30-60 seconds for 10,000 records.

Q: Does IBLead offer API access?

A: Yes. Enterprise plans include REST API access for custom integrations. Contact support for API documentation.


Why Choose IBLead for Texas Business Data

Real-time accuracy: Data updates monthly from live Google Maps sources. No stale lists.

All features included: Every plan (starting at €44/month) includes filtering by rating, review count, technology stack, and location. No paywall for advanced filters.

Verified contact info: Emails, phone numbers, and addresses are verified from public sources. High deliverability rates.

Exclusive data fields: - Google review text scraping (find pain points, objections, opportunities) - 160+ technology detection (identify WordPress sites, Shopify stores, HubSpot users, etc.) - SIRET matching (France only)

Affordable at scale: Export 100,000 businesses for €449/month. Competitors charge €499/month for the same volume.

Legal & compliant: GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM compliant. All data is publicly available information.


Start Exporting Texas Businesses Today

The Texas business directory is ready. 2.96 million companies. All searchable. All exportable.

You don't need to buy an outdated list. You don't need to scrape manually. You don't need to wait for someone to email you a spreadsheet.

Sign up free. Get 200 credits. Export your first batch of Texas businesses in 2 minutes.

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