The SBA Resource Guide for Houston can be an excellent source of information on local contacts and regulations.

There is no state or local income tax for individuals. However, there is a corporate income tax of $2.50 per $1,000 of taxable capital. The state sales tax rate is 6.25% and the local sales tax rate is 2.0%.

According to city-data.com, the five largest employers in Houston are Shell Oil, Harris County, Exxon Mobil, the City of Houston, and JP Morgan Chase.

Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston’s climate is mostly humid, with generally mild temperature ranges. The city is susceptible to hurricane activity.

Petrochemicals, oil and gas supply equipment, steel, industrial gases, cement, and synthetic rubber are some of the commodities produced in the Houston area. Financial services, information systems and scientific research also feature prominently in the area’s economy.

TRADITIONS

Celebrating the legend of Sam Houston and the Battle of San Jacinto is an important Houston tradition, considering the city is named for the man who led Texans to gain their independence from Mexico and paved the way for Texas to become in part of the United States. .

When presented with barbecue ribs, hot sauce, crab cakes, or anything locally grown, pronounce it the best you’ve ever had. Similarly, if you get an invitation to steak at Brenner’s Steakhouse, or Texas Creole cuisine at Brennan’s of Houston, don’t turn it down. Local dishes are a staple of the Houston experience.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a source of pride for Houstonians – they get to showcase the best of old-fashioned ranching traditions in true Texas style. Everyone has a blast for three weeks as they enjoy the parade, concerts, petting zoos and carnival atmosphere. The World’s Champion Bar-B-Que contest is an event in itself, and the cattle show is the largest show of its kind in the United States. Even if you never knew the difference between riding bulls and riding broncos, you’ll be on the edge of your seat during Rodeo Houston.

SPORTS

NFL Football: Houston Texans (at Reliant Stadium)
NBA Basketball: Houston Rockets (at the Toyota Center)
MLB Baseball: Houston Astros (at Minute Maid Park)
AHL Hockey: Houston Eros (at the Toyota Center)
MLS Soccer: Houston Dynamo (at Robertson Stadium)

If you like to watch baseball from the comfort of your bedroom, try something new. The next time the Houston Astros play a home game, go to the Alden-Houston Hotel, make sure you get room 1008, and open the curtains. You will be able to watch the game in person without having to get out of bed.

TRIVIA

“On the loop” or “off the loop” can refer to the I-610 beltway or whether or not something is hot, depending on the nature of the conversation.

Most Mexicans who travel will visit Houston at some point.

The region has such a diverse population that there is no racial majority in Houston.

Considering all the money flowing through Houston, the city still falls below the national average in terms of cost of living.

Howard Hughes, Sr., was the man who invented the rotary drill bit that made all oil drilling possible.