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Better Business Bureau in Southeast Texas

Southeast Texas

About Us

BBB serving Southeast Texas has been serving consumers and businesses since 1963 in the following counties: Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Tyler and the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County. In 1963 the Beaumont Rotary service project founded BBB Serving Southeast Texas. BBB continues to serve our 8-1/2 county region expanding marketplace trust and ethics through free services to the public funded by BBB Accredited Businesses.

BBB: Start with Trust®

Upcoming Events

BBB Coffee & Connection: First Security Bank

First Security Bank will be our host for this April Coffee & Connection to be held at Rao's Bakery on Dowlen. Come network with us!

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BBB Spark Leadership Summit 2025

The Spark Leadership Summit - April 10, 2025 As the premier leader in Marketplace Trust, BBB and the Education Foundation is proud to present “The Spark” Leadership Summit in the Spring of 2025 to the Greater Southeast Texas region.

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2025 TORCH AWARDS

Better Business Bureau’s annual Torch Awards for Ethics honor businesses that demonstrate excellence in the marketplace. Selection is made from a variety of applications from the Southeast Texas business community by a volunteer panel of judges.

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Programs and Services

For Businesses

Resources for businesses in Southeast Texas

For Consumers

Resources for consumers in Southeast Texas

Get to Know Us

Learn more about BBB Serving Southeast Texas, our service area, key staff, Board of Directors, employment opportunities and more.

BBB Education Foundation

A 501(c)(3) of the Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas

Trust Hub for Businesses

The BBB Trust Hub is your one-stop shop to guide you on your path to trust. BBB has built a library of resources and tools to educate organizations on trust in the workplace

Industry Trust Headquarters

Deep dive into trust with BBB highlights, tips and in-depth reports on specific industries.

BBB Community Patron Program

BBB Patrons are like-minded companies that see ethics as the key factor in creating a stronger, healthier business community.

Report and Learn more on Scams

BBB provides information and resources on the various types of scams, as well as the warning signs to watch out for and tips on what to do if you are a victim. Report potentials scams.

Cybersecurity Resources

BBB tips and resources to help both businesses and consumers.

Torch Awards Celebration and Awards Ceremony

Annual awards held in early summer celebration and dinner.

Torch Awards for Business

Better Business Bureau’s annual Torch Awards for Ethics honor businesses that demonstrate excellence in the marketplace. Selection is made from a variety of applications from the Southeast Texas business community by a volunteer panel of judges.

Natural Disasters

To help individuals, businesses and nonprofits recover from severe storms and other disasters your BBB is providing the tips and resources on preparation and recovery.

Dispute and Resolution

If you have a marketplace dispute, BBB can offer you several ways to resolve it.

Spark Awards

This award is given to business leaders 35 years and younger OR in operation for less than 3 years that demonstrate a higher level of character, generating a culture that is authentic about its mission, and connect with community.

BBB TX Professional Women's Conference

Presented by BBB Southeast Texas, an expo + conference is held annually in the fall

Your Home HQ

Your home is your biggest investment and expense. BBB offers a one-stop resource for everything from financing to building to repairing -- inside and out.

Support BBB Southeast Texas

BBB Serving Southeast Texas and its nonprofit, the Consumer Education Foundation (501c3), deliver a variety of programs and events geared toward business, consumers and youth within our community. Any support of our programs helps us continue to deliver educational programs and allows for greater visibility within the community for BBB and you.

Student of Integrity

The BBB Student of Integrity Scholarships awards Southeast Texas high school seniors planning to attend college for demonstrating and embodying integrity in their lives. Selected students receive $2500 scholarships.

Resources for starting a new business

Thinking of starting up a new business? BBB can help with everything from how to get funding, to creating a business plan, to paying your taxes.

BBB Tips and Additional Resources

BBB provides seasonal tips, resources for commons issues and variety of additional tips for both businesses and consumers.

BBB Accreditation

Learn more about how BBB Helps

BBB Ad Truth

BBB AdTruthSM is an educational program that teaches consumers about potential advertising abuses and empowers them to report advertisements that could cause financial or personal harm due to problematic tactics or faulty products.

Businesses Near You

Find the exact type of business you're needing, in the location you're needing it in.

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