Business Tax In Texas

Question: What are the main steps I need to know and do to get a business started in texas?
I know i need to file a DBA, I think I need to file either a LP or LLC. I think I need tax ID, I am renovating (rehad / flipping) homes in Texas. Not sure of any other license are required.
I would selling them either through a relator. I understand I would need building permits for the remodeling aspect. I was looking for tips / guide on the start of the business in general.
Answer: There are pleanty of resources online and offline to help you start your own business and write a business plan.
Online:
SBA Articles About Business Planning
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/writeabusinessplan/index.html
Free Online Business Plan Program and Start-Up Articles
http://www.diybizplan.com
They also have an overview of the process of starting a busienss and articles on the registration process with links to additional resources here:
Starting a Business Overview
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=83
Business Registration Overview
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=68
Business Legal Structure – Single Owner
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=11&catid=74&id=69
More articles on Starting a Business
http://www.startupbiz.com
Offine:
Check with your local
SCORE Office – voluneteers who mentor entrepreneurs
http://www.score.org
SBDC Office – Help with Business Planning, Financial Projections and Identifying Loan / Financing Resources
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html
I hope this helps
dwadholm
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