Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program

Our mission is to encourage the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in support of UT System Administration and UT System institutions.

The HUB program promotes full and equal business opportunities for all businesses. The UT System HUB Office is committed to increasing participation by service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses in state purchasing and contracts. We also provide education on UT System procurement processes.

We serve as a resource to UT System Administration and UT System institutions by offering guidance on HUB processes, rules, and requirements. Our goal is to build efficient, effective, and mutually beneficial working relationships while complying with all applicable State of Texas laws, rules, and UT System Board policies.

The UT System Office of HUB Programs is a department within UT System Administration. It is responsible for managing compliance with HUB requirements for UT System Administration contracts, purchasing, and expenditures. The office also supports UT System institutions by providing subject‑matter expertise, conducting outreach, and analyzing expenditure data.

Procurement across the UT System is decentralized. Each institution independently purchases its own goods and services. Every UT System institution has a HUB department and HUB Coordinators who can assist with the institution’s procurement process and help connect HUB firms with key procurement staff.

For a list of HUB Coordinators by institution, click “Institution HUB Coordinators & Links” in the left navigation bar. That page also includes links to each institution’s HUB Program webpage.