Texas-certified service-disabled veteran-owned business (VetHUB) – The Brass Effect
If you work in Texas procurement, you’ve likely felt the ground shift beneath your feet this week.
In a massive overhaul of the state’s procurement landscape, the State of Texas HUB Program has been officially renamed and restructured as VetHUB (Veteran Heroes United in Business).
This isn’t just a rebranding—it is a fundamental "clearing of the deck." An emergency rule has tightened eligibility requirements, removing certifications based solely on race, ethnicity, or gender. Under the new rules, to be VetHUB-certified, a business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by a service-disabled veteran with a minimum 20% VA disability rating.
The "Bench" Just Got A Lot Thinner
For City Managers, ISD Purchasing Agents, and County Directors, the statutory requirements haven't changed—but your options have.
Texas law still generally requires that for purchases between $3,000 and $100,000, you must contact at least two HUB (now VetHUB) vendors in your county, provided they exist. The compliance mandate is still there, but the massive list of vendors you used to rely on to check that box? It just evaporated.
Thousands of previously certified vendors no longer qualify. The pool of compliant partners for Infrastructure, Security, and A/V work has shrunk to a fraction of its former size.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR TEXAS CITIES, COUNTIES & SCHOOLS
The Brass Effect: Certified & Ready
While others are scrambling to figure out if they still qualify, The Brass Effect (TBE) is standing firm.
We are proud to announce that we have secured our official VetHUB Certification, valid through March 2029.
Our active 2025-2029 VetHUB Certification (VID: 1271545177400).
We didn't have to change our business model to fit the new rules. We didn't have to restructure our ownership. We are, and always have been, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business committed to excellence in IT, Low Voltage, and Security integration.
What This Means for You
In this new "VetHUB" era, TBE is your stability.
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Immediate Compliance: We meet the strict new "Service-Disabled" definition (51% ownership / 20%+ rating).
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Audit-Proof: Our certification is fresh, verified, and active until 2029.
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Local & Capable: We are right here in Frisco, ready to deploy for Denton County, Collin County, and statewide projects.
The regulatory landscape has changed, but the mission remains the same. If you need a partner who can deliver the work and keep you compliant with the new Texas state statutes, the choice is simple.
The bench may be thin, but The Brass Effect is ready to play.
Call to Action
Need to update your vendor list or have an upcoming project that requires VetHUB participation? Contact The Brass Effect
