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Court Hearing
April 13, 2026
9 AM CT
Travis County Courthouse –
12th Floor, Room 12B
This Public Court Hearing is the first step and first hearing of the HUB case which seeks to enforce the fact that the acting comptroller does not make law. The Texas Legislature does. Your Business. Your Voice.
Public Hearing
April 7, 2026
10 AM CT
Online Only
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has scheuduled a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program — the emergency ruling that decertified more than 16,000 Texas small business overnight. Your Business. Your Voice.
Deadline to regiser to speak: April 6, 2026.
Press Conference
Since the Acting Comptroller’s emergency rules recently decertified over 15,000 minority- and women-owned businesses (as of early 2026), the DFW Business Council is working with partners to reinstate the State of Texas HUB program for minority- and women-owned businesses. We are working to restore equitable access to state procurement. Businesses right to compete for state contracts shouldn’t be sidelined.
A press conference was held announcing a lawsuit against the Acting Comptroller and others. Listen to the lastest about the lawsuit.
The Catalyst for Growth, Opportunities and Business Connections.
May 11-12, 2026 | Irving Convention Center
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES
STATE & UNIVERSITIES SPOT BID FAIR
EXPO NETWORKING
CAPITAL READINESS PAVILION
SEE YOU AT ACCESS 2026
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MONDAY – MAY 11
STATE & UNIVERSITIES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
Doing Business with Texas Workshops
9:00 am – 12 PM
(Two workshops from which to choose for each time slot)
MONDAY, MAY 11 – Afternoon Session
SMALL BUSINESS, BIG IMPACT: Leveraging SBE & SBE Plus for Corporate Success
3:00 PM
Guest Speakers:
~ Tamala Lee, Vice President of Business Diversity & Development at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport
~Edwin Cruz, DFWBC Certification Manager
STATE & UNIVERSITIES
SPOT BID FAIR
State and Universities
Spot Bid Fair Ribbon Cutting: 1:15pm
Spot Bid Fair (Day 1): 1:30pm – 5:00pm
OPENING & CLOSING RECEPTIONS
Monday, May 11
ACCESS 2026 OPENING RECEPTION – 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 12
ACCESS 2026 CLOSING RECEPTION
ACCESS 2026 CLOSING RECEPTION
EXHIBIT FLOOR WITH CAPITAL/FINANCE PAVILION
TUESDAY, May 12
- Exhibitor Floor Open
- State & Universities Spot Bid Fair
- Capital/Finance Paviilion
- Dynamic Networking and Relationship Building Opportunities
- SBE and SBE Plus Opportunities and Discussions
FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES
TUESDAY, May 12
- Find out how business is being done now in this business environment
- The hunt for real opportunties
- Bring Your Capabilities Statements
- 20-minute sessions
- Leading Buying Entity representatives in attendance committed to small business and under-championed supplier growth
THE BEST WAY TO SPEND YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS & TIME!
Additional Events & Announcements
Attention Certified Suppliers
Vistra Corp is committed to the utilization and development of the most qualified and capable suppliers that can bring competitive and innovative business value to the Vistra Supply Chain. We believe to do that; you must be properly capitalized to grow along with us.
THE GOAL is 2-fold:
- Educate on the Financial Life Cycle of a Business and when/how to best access the most affordable capital for the growth of your business
- Provide an opportunity to start building formal relationships with Capital Partners that can best facilitate your growth strategy
OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE:
- Vistra will be able to host Iin-person for the first 200 to register.
- A Teams option will be available to join remotely.
- Select one of the options above.
- Only certain questions are required; others are voluntary to support you.
If you are traveling to DFW, you can request the VISTRA rate at the:
NYLO – Las Colinas Tapestry
101 W. Royal Lane
Irving, Texas 75039
(972) 373-8900
We look forward to your participation!
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council
Committed to Driving Economic Impact Through Business Inclusion
We foster business relationships between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies), and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses as well as small businesses to address supply chain needs while contributing to economic development within the community.
CERTIFY
Experience Increased Access
Certification facilitates access to a comprehensive network of connections, opportunities, and partnerships with Buying Entity Members and fellow minority-owned and small businesses, fostering opportunities for growth and prosperity.
CONNECT
Facilitating Collaboration
Providing a gateway for meaningful interactions between Buying Entity Members and minority-owned and smalll businesses to improve top and bottom line results while contributing to economic growth within the community.
DEVELOP
Equipping for Excellence
Equipping minority-owned and small businesses and supplier chain diversity professionals with the tools, resources and best practices necessary for success in fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment.
ADVOCATE
Driving Economic Progress
Promoting equitable economic progress through the inclusion of minority-owned and small businesses within supply chains and the positive impact on employment, consumer spending, and the overall tax base.
North Texas Results
Results matter! DFW MSDC tracks results reported by our Buying Entity Members and certified Minority-Owned Enterprises.
Reported Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises Revenues (Billions)
Employees Reported by Certified MBEs (including 22,000 ethnic minority employees)
Number of Certified DFW MSDC Minority-Owned Business Enterprises
DFW MSDC Buying Entities Members – Corporations and Public Sector Agencies
North Texas Cities and Counties Served by DFW MSDC
Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated along with links to member procurement sites
Unlocking Doors of Opportunities
Certification
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Photo
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Become a
Buying Entity Member
Video
Vault
Helpful Tools
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Congratulations to our 2025 E Award Winners!
Presidential Recognition - Jim Greer, ONCOR
Executive Champion - Pamela Bryant, Parkland Health
Public Agency of the Year - NTTA
Buying Entity of the Year - ONCOR
Supplier of the Year - Category 3 - Alliance Geotechnical Group
Supplier of the Year - Category 2 - Versa Printing
Supplier of the Year - Category 1 - Sage IT
Supply Chain Professional of the Year - Jesse Crawford, Dallas County
Supplier Diversity/Development Professional of the Year, Moses Aito, NTTA
Supplier (MBE/SBE) Advocate of the Year - Pamela Nelson, Bracane Co.
2025 MEGA Deal Award Winners
DFW BC Staff - 2025
Unlock the Potential Today. Let's Talk!
Anti-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, DFW Business Council is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts.
In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, DFW Business Council is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts.
In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.