From August, Texas small businesses face key shifts: inventory tax relief hinges on a November vote, lawmakers debate fixing disaster recovery loans, and optimism rises, but uncertainty stays high. Here’s what San Antonio firms should do now to prepare.

San Antonio small businesses are facing rising costs for rent, insurance, and supplies. From cash flow gaps to higher premiums, owners are adapting with new strategies and tapping local relief programs, while policymakers weigh how to support a critical part of the city’s economy.

Texas has committed big dollars to film and TV production, and San Antonio is ready to benefit. A new law puts more money into the creative economy, but with new rules attached. Local businesses must prepare now.

With Governor Abbott’s veto of Texas Senate Bill 3, hemp-derived THC products remain legal, for now. But a special legislative session set for July 21, 2025, could bring sweeping new regulations. This article breaks down what’s at stake for small businesses, what’s coming next, and how to prepare for new rules on packaging, sales, marketing, and compliance before they arrive.