Each state differs. Here in Florida, you have to deal with the Department of Management Services to become a vendor. The type of vendor varies as well.

Your best bet is to find the State of Texas website and see what you can dig up about becoming a vendor and getting on some contract bid lists.

>I was wondering if any other independent contractors has had any success in landing gigs with government, either federal, state, or local? I've been a subcontractor to a one man consulting firm that has acted as a consultant to government for years, mainly city governments. Since I programmed his billing system and do regular support, I know that he bills between $125 and $150 per hour. I wouldn't expect to bill that rate initially, but that would be a good target rate long term.
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>How does one even get their foot in the door? What is the first step?
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>Thanks!