How to Start a Coworking Space in Texas
Everything you need to know to open a shared workspace in Texas. From lease to launch.
April 2026 • Texas Coworking
1. Choose Your Market
Austin: Saturated but high demand. Look for underserved neighborhoods (East Riverside, South Park Meadows, Bee Cave).
Dallas/Houston: Corporate flex is the growth segment. Target enterprise clients.
Small towns: Bastrop, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg. Rural coworking for remote workers is the fastest-growing niche.
2. Find Your Space
- Size: Start with 2,000-5,000 sq ft. Don't over-commit on day one.
- Lease: Negotiate a 3-year lease with 6 months free buildout time. Texas commercial leases are negotiable.
- Location: Near coffee, lunch, and parking. Members need all three.
- Internet: Minimum 1 Gbps symmetrical fiber. This is non-negotiable. Budget $500-1,000/month.
3. Build It Out
Budget $40-80/sq ft for buildout. Key elements:
Open Floor
Hot desks, standing desks, lounge seating. 60% of your space.
Private Offices
Glass-walled, 4-10 person. Your profit center. 25% of space.
Meeting Rooms
2-3 bookable rooms. Video conferencing gear. Whiteboard walls.
Phone Booths
2-4 soundproof pods. Members will fight over these. Buy more than you think.
4. Set Your Pricing
- Hot desk: $200-350/month (Austin), $150-250 (smaller markets)
- Dedicated desk: $350-550/month
- Private office: $600-2,000/month depending on size
- Day pass: $25-40/day
- Meeting rooms: $25-50/hour for non-members
5. Legal & Business
- Form an LLC in Texas ($300 filing fee)
- General liability insurance ($1,500-3,000/year)
- Member agreement (not a lease this matters for liability)
- Texas has no state income tax your profit margin is better than California or New York
6. Launch & Market
- Free week for first 20 members
- Google Business Profile (critical for "coworking near me" searches)
- Partner with local coffee shops, restaurants, and meetup groups
- Host free community events your first month talks, workshops, happy hours