Veteran Heroes United in Business

What is VetHUB?

Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) is a State of Texas certification program administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The program is designed to certify Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) owned businesses, support their growth, and expand their participation in state contracts and subcontracts.

The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) supports the VetHUB Program and encourages eligible veteran owned businesses to pursue certification. VetHUB certified vendors are listed in statewide directories used by agencies when identifying qualified suppliers.

UTPB recognizes the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as the sole authority for determining VetHUB certification eligibility.

UTPB HUB Participation Goals

In accordance with the University of Texas System HUB Plan and Texas Government Code §2161, UTPB makes a good faith effort to increase contracting opportunities for HUBs and ensure equitable access to procurement and contracting processes.

How to Do Business with UTPB

Vendors interested in doing business with The University of Texas Permian Basin are encouraged to:

• Register as a vendor with the State of Texas through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Obtain HUB and/or VetHUB certification, if eligible
• Monitor the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) for competitive solicitation opportunities
• Respond to solicitations according to published specifications and deadlines
• Contact the UTPB HUB Coordinator to introduce their business and learn about upcoming opportunities
• Register with the UTPB eBid system

All purchases and contracts must comply with applicable state laws, UT System policies, and UTPB procurement procedures.

Additional Resources

More information on VetHUB certification, eligibility requirements, outreach events, and fraud alerts is available on the Texas Comptroller’s website:

• HUB Forms
• Certification Process
• Certification Portal
• Calendar of Events
• Frequently Asked Questions
• ESBD Bid Opportunities
• UTPB Bid Opportunities
• Texas Government Code, Chapter 2161

Contact Information

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Statewide Procurement Division — HUB & VetHUB Programs
Phone: 512 463 5872
Email: VetHUBProgram@cpa.texas.gov
Mailing Address:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
VetHUB Program – Statewide Procurement Division
P.O. Box 13186
Austin, TX 78711 

UTPB HUB Coordinators

• E. Montalvo – montalvo_e@utpb.edu 
• Ally Duke – duke_a@utpb.edu 
• Stephanie White – white_st@utpb.edu 

While HUB certification does not guarantee the award of contracts, it enhances a vendor’s opportunity to participate in the State of Texas procurement process.