The Austin ISD HUB Program Department provides:
- A race and gender-conscious process designed to encourage greater MBE/WBE availability.
- A program that encourages participation in all phases of procurement.
- Opportunities for HUB’s to broaden and enhance their capacities to do business with the District.
Important Documents
Annual Aspirational HUB Goals
Ethnic Goals
Historically Underutilized Business | Construction | Professional Services |
---|---|---|
African American | 1.7% | 1.9% |
Asian/Native American | 1.9% | 7.4% |
Hispanic | 8.1% | 9.4% |
Women (WBE) | 10.2% | 9.8% |
Aggregate Goals
Historically Underutilized Business | Construction | Professional Services |
---|---|---|
Minority (MBE) | 11.7% | 18.7% |
Women (WBE) | 10.2% | 9.8% |
Total (MBE & WBE) | 21.9 | 28.5 |
NOTE: MBE total is cumulative of all ethnicities (AA,A/NA and H); WBE is not included in this total. Goals are derived from the 2015 Disparity Study data. |
We Encourage Feedback
To provide feedback about the AISD HUB Program, or for outreach assistance or program guideline training, email HUBprogram@austinisd.org or call (512) 414-3120.
Sharing the fun by supporting local minority, women, LGBTQIA+, and sustainable food truck businesses.
The HUB Department partnered with the Sustainability team to host a summer food truck series featuring minority and women owned vendors. The series ended with an employee and vendor appreciation event featuring Dr. Elizalde. Highlights include over $14,000 spent with 19 vendors, including an AISD graduate and a former AISD teacher; Waste was reduced by providing reusable water bottles and cutlery provided by a HUB vendor; A dedicated website showcasing each vendor Summer Food Truck Series
News and Social Media
Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute

On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network and gain knowledge and history related to the Black experience in trending issues. Read article >
Announcing the Launch of the Central Texas Small Business Partnership (CTSBP) Newsletter
The CTSBP established in 2017, is a partnership between Historically Underutilized Business and Small Business Development Programs at the Austin Community College District , Austin Independent School District , Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City of Austin’s Small & Minority Business Resources Department and Travis County.
After months of hard work and dedication, we are excited to announce the launch of CTSBP’s newsletter. As a leader in diversity business programs, it is important to us to make information regarding our thought leadership, services, training, and procurement opportunities easily accessible for our business community. This communication will also be shared using social media and email communication platforms.