Best Startup Texas
At Best Startup Texas we track over 100,000 Texan startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 29 GovTech companies in Texas, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top GovTech Companies & Startups (Texas, United States)
VertexOne
Integrated SaaS Solution for Utilities, including cloud Customer Information Systems (CIS) , Customer Engagement, Payments & Analytics
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Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Information Services, Information Technology, SaaS, Software
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Astral AR, LLC
We stop bullets and deliver ultra-fast rescue. Patented sensor technology, unbiased by design. Lifesaving-edge #AI #ML.
Founder(s): Jose La Placa Amigò, Leah La Salla
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Drones, Electronics, Emerging Markets, GovTech, Humanitarian, Security
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Pan American Drone
Pan American Drone is a new firm that makes drones that can detect a loaded gun.
Founder(s): Leah La Salla
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: Drones, Electronics, GovTech, Identity Management, Security
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Calytera
Calytera helps government automate citizen-facing services like building permits, licenses and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Founder(s): Dan Mishra
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: Computer, Government, GovTech, Software
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RollKall Technologies
The RollKall platform works with law enforcement agencies to bring efficiency and transparency to their off-duty programs.
Founder(s): Benjamin Poch
Location: Irving, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
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Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies is a software company providing integrated software and technology services to the public sector.
Founder(s): Joseph F. McKinney
Location: Plano, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Information Services, Software
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Aunt Bertha
Aunt Bertha is a company that connects social care for organizations, helping them better assist people and communities.
Founder(s): Erine Gray
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: Charity, Employment, GovTech, Software
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The Arecibo Observatory
Arecibo Observatory is a facility of the NSF operated under cooperative agreement by the University of Central Florida.
Founder(s):
Location: Puerto Rico, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Non Profit
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Periscope Holdings
Periscope Holdings helps organizations build a better procurement process.
Founder(s): Brian Utley
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Information Services, Procurement, Software
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LeadsOnline
LeadsOnline provides actionable intelligence that impacts the increased clearance rates of Part 1 crimes for law enforcement agencies.
Founder(s): Dave Finley
Location: Plano, Texas, United States
Industries: CivicTech, GovTech, Law Enforcement, Legal, Legal Tech
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DLRdmv
DLRdmv develops eTitling technology solutions that automates the registration process for automotive dealerships and government agencies.
Founder(s): Jeremie Wells, Johnson Berry
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Industries: Automotive, Document Preparation, GovTech, Service Industry
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COBAN Technologies
COBAN manufactures state-of-the-art in-car video, body cameras, mobile computers, and evidence management solutions for law enforcement.
Founder(s): Allan Chen, Brian Chang, Cindy Chang, David Hinojosa, William Tai
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Public Safety, Software, Video
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2FA
2FA is a veteran-owned, cybersecurity company created on the single vision of simplifying authentication.
Founder(s): Gregory Salyards, Shaun Cuttill
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, GovTech, Software
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Swagit Productions, LLC
Swagit provides hands-free video streaming®, broadcast, and captioning solutions to local, state & federal government agencies.
Founder(s): Bryan R. Halley, David Alex Owusu
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Government, GovTech, Information Technology, Internet, Politics, Software, Video Streaming
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Fund Accounting Solutions Technologies
FundView is a fully-integrated suite of true fund-based accounting solutions designed specifically for local governments.
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Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States
Industries: Accounting, Government, GovTech, Software
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Cave Consulting
Showing businesses and governments how a digital workplace can improve operations and streamline their processes using the cloud.
Founder(s): Ellis Cave, Todd Cave
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Industries: Cloud Data Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Government, GovTech, Productivity Tools, Software, Web Design
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UNIT Innovations
Powering government workloads and applications.
Founder(s): Ethan Aldrich
Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Government, GovTech, Software
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Adcomp Systems Group
Adcomp Systems Group is a government technology company specializing in integrated payment and cloud-based ERP solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Lewisville, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Mobile Payments, Payments
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StreetCred Software
Fugitive and offender case management
Founder(s): Nick Selby
Location: Arlington, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Software
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My Possibilities
My Possibilities is a full day, all year vocational education program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Founder(s):
Location: Plano, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Non Profit
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Angelina County
Angelina County is a governmental portal that connects county offices, provides information services, news, legal & public safety services.
Founder(s):
Location: Lufkin, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Information Services, Online Portals, Public Safety
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CityFront Innovations
SaaS, Mobile App, GovTech
Founder(s): Steve Denney
Location: Southlake, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, SaaS
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Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Commission is a govtech and media and entertainment company located in Austin.
Founder(s):
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Mechanical Design, Media and Entertainment
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Collin Central Appraisal District
Collin Central Appraisal District is a government organization that maintains property values and provides uniform value to taxing entities.
Founder(s):
Location: Mckinney, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech
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GMIS International
GMIS International is an IT company that offers professional development, training, conferences, awards, and networking services.
Founder(s):
Location: Leander, Texas, United States
Industries: Consulting, GovTech, Information Technology
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DA Defense Logistics HQ
DA Defense Logistics HQ is a small enterprise that engaged in logistic operations worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: El Paso, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
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Judicial Systems
Judicial Systems is the premier provider of jury management software systems & court technology services to courts & municipalities.
Founder(s):
Location: Tyler, Texas, United States
Industries: Customer Service, GovTech, Information Technology, Software
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Power Walk Ministries
Power Walk Ministries is a non profit company that specializes in philosophy & theological studies.
Founder(s):
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Industries: Government, GovTech, Non Profit
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Houston Housing Finance
Houston Housing Finance Corporation is a Texas public non-profit corporation.
Founder(s):
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Industries: GovTech, Non Profit, Residential
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