The Bexar County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department SMWBE / DBE Program supports small, minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises with advice, direction, connections, training, and events. We focus on providing assistance to new and established companies with capacity-building programs, training, and advice on doing business with the county. **Bexar County has a target that 20% of all contracts be awarded to SMWBE / DBE businesses. Bexar County does not base contract award decisions on race, status, or sex; There is no legal authority to do so, and we must abide by state rules of choosing the lowest qualified bidder. The SMWBE office assists by building capacity, making business connections, and providing information on the county bidding process to be more competitive.