Key Takeaways
- Texas employs thousands of H-2B workers annually in landscaping, golf courses, ski resorts in El Paso, and hospitality
- DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin have large communities of former H-2B entrepreneurs
- Bankable funds Texas H-2B-background businesses $25K–$5M based on revenue — no green card required
- SBA 2026 rule eliminated non-citizen Texas business owners from all SBA programs
- 48-hour decisions for qualified Texas businesses
Texas: A Major Hub for H-2B Workers and Former H-2B Entrepreneurs
Texas is one of the top five states for H-2B worker placements. DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin all have robust landscaping, hospitality, and construction industries that depend on seasonal H-2B labor. Former H-2B workers who settled in Texas have built significant businesses across these sectors — and the Texas economy's sustained growth has created extraordinary opportunities for entrepreneurial former seasonal workers.
Texas H-2B Industries
- Landscaping: Texas's year-round warm weather and high homeownership rates create massive demand for landscaping services. Former H-2B landscapers in DFW, Houston, and San Antonio run some of the largest landscaping operations in their markets.
- Construction: Texas's construction boom — particularly in DFW and Austin — is one of the strongest in the nation. Former H-2B construction workers are running framing, roofing, masonry, and concrete companies across the state.
- Cleaning services: Texas's hospitality sector, corporate real estate, and residential communities create strong demand for professional cleaning services.
- Restaurants: Texas has one of the most vibrant Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican restaurant scenes in the country, with many former H-2B food service workers now owning their own restaurants.
Texas Landscaping Funding
Revenue-based funding for Texas landscaping companies. No green card required.
Learn More →Texas Construction Funding
Working capital and equipment for Texas construction contractors.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bankable funds businesses in all 50 states including Texas. Former H-2B workers with any valid work authorization and documented business revenue qualify.
We fund landscaping, construction, cleaning services, restaurants, trucking, auto repair, and all other industries where Texas businesses generate documented revenue.
The SBA 2026 citizenship rule eliminated all non-citizen Texas business owners from SBA programs. This has significant impact in Texas, which has a large non-citizen entrepreneurial population. Bankable is the primary alternative.
Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 depending on your business's annual revenue, industry, and cash flow.
Yes. Landscaping is one of our most common funding categories in Texas. No green card required — revenue is the primary qualification.
Yes. Call (786) 443-5511 to reach a Spanish-speaking funding advisor.
Six months of business bank statements, your EIN, Texas business license or registration, and personal identification. No green card required.
Most applications receive a decision within 48 hours. Funds are typically deposited within 3–5 business days.