The Economic Development Department works with a variety of local and regional partners to help provide the most accurate information on several topics.
Business license
- Tarrant County Clerk's Office: 817-884-1195
Chambers of Commerce
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: 817-336-2491
- Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce: 817-871-6538
- Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: 817-625-5411
Demographics
- North Central Texas Council of Government:* 817-640-3300
- Texas Department of Transportation: 817-370-5600
Employees
- Texas Workforce Commission: 817-861-2150
- Occupational Safety & Health Admin (OSHA): 817-428-2470
Licenses and permits
- Tarrant County Health Department: 817-871-7200
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: 817-451-9466
- State Licenses and Permits: 800-888-0511
Miscellaneous
- Better Business Bureau: 817-332-7585
Taxes
- State Sales Tax:** 800-252-5555
- Federal Taxes: 800-829-1040