Texas Music Office Launches the new Texas Music Industry Database
The Texas Music Office has launched new enhancements to the Texas Music Industry Directory, making it easier than ever for musicians, venues, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and be discovered.
Thousands of industry pros use this statewide directory to hire Texas-based talent and vendors. Creating a listing is free, and the online application typically takes just 10–20 minutes to complete.
Why You Should Submit Your Listing
Whether you're a musician, venue, studio, or service provider, being listed in the Texas Music Industry Directory puts you directly in front of the people who are actively looking to hire and work with you.
Benefits for Musicians
Get discovered by industry professionals seeking performers, session players, composers, and collaborators
Increase your gig and studio opportunities through statewide visibility
Build credibility by being listed in the official directory of the State of Texas
Connect with venues, producers, and music-friendly communities
Benefits for Venues
Show up where artists, promoters, and booking agents are searching
Attract touring musicians and event planners
Strengthen your presence in Texas’s official music ecosystem
Support eligibility and visibility for music-friendly initiatives
Benefits for All Music Businesses
Expand your professional network statewide
Become easier to find for collaborators, clients, and investors
Help strengthen Texas’s music economy by participating in a centralized, transparent resource
Submitting your listing ensures you’re part of the story—and part of the opportunities—that continue to grow Texas’s music industry.
How to Create Your Listing
Review the Rules & Requirements to confirm eligibility.
Gather your contact information and work history before starting—your session will time out if left inactive.
Use the free Music Business Guides for help preparing your application.
Creating your listing generally takes 10–20 minutes.
About the Texas Music Industry Directory
Maintained by the Texas Music Office (TMO), this directory is the state’s most comprehensive resource for mapping and supporting Texas’s commercial music ecosystem. Operated under the Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the database includes 15,000+ listings across artists, venues, studios, publishers, legal and tour services, radio stations, and more.
Organized by city and region, the directory helps:
Musicians and businesses find opportunities, collaborators, and clients
Promoters and investors connect with Texas talent and infrastructure
Communities and policymakers understand and support their local music economies
The TMO also uses the directory to power statewide programs such as:
Music Friendly Texas city certification
Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR)
Music education and economic development grants
Keeping the directory robust and up-to-date ensures Texas’s music industry stays visible, connected, and positioned for long-term growth.
