Articles
In addition to being involved in the community, Tejas Office Products executives often serve as experts in general business and industry-specific publications. Media placements include:
- Independent Dealer: April 2016: "Houston Dealer Tejas Office Products on the Acquisition Trail"
- OPI: March 26, 2016 edition: "US dealer consolidation | Maped acquisition | Acme and Manutan appointments | New Amazon facility"
- ABC13 KTRK-TV: September 24, 2013: "For decades, Fraga brothers show dedication to community"
- Houston Business Journal: August 27, 2013: "Local office products company makes fast-growth list for second year"
- HispanicBusiness: July 26, 2013: “America's Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Companies"
- HispanicBusiness: June 24, 2013: "Brightstar Heads List of Top Hispanic Companies"
- The Leader: June 18, 2013. “The Fraga Family: A father’s legacy, through the generations”
- Linked: June 2013. "Heights Achievement Corner"
- Connections: Winter 2012/2013. "Have You Seen Green?"
- Houston Chronicle: January 7, 2013. "Tejas Office Products Thrives on Alliances"
- Intown Magazine: December 2012. "Tejas Office Products Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary"
- HispanicBusiness magazine - September 19, 2012. “Tejas Office Products Celebrates 50 Years"
- Various media outlets: August 2012. Mr. Lupe Fraga Makes the News
- Shell's web site: June 2012. "Shell Opens the Door to a Green Future with Tejas Office Products"
- Familias Latinas magazine: year 6, number 26. "The Successful Fraga Family"
- Houston Business Journal: May 18, 2012. "Around & About"
- Hispanic Executive Quarterly: fall 2009. "Tejas Office Products, Inc.: An office-supply company expands its scope"
Press Releases
Check out the latest news about Tejas Office Products below or contact our marketing director for an interview with one of our experts.
February 25, 2016: Tejas Office Products Merges with Office Effects to Create One of Houston’s Largest Locally Owned, Independent Office Products Businesses
Tejas Office Products is excited to announce that it is joining forces with Office Effects of Houston to form one of the largest independently owned office product dealerships in the Houston and Texas markets. The merged company will operate under the Tejas Office Products, Inc. name and conduct business from its 21,000 square foot distribution center in Houston.
September 30, 2014: Tejas Office Products Bids Farewell to Lynette Read
Tejas Office Products announced today that long-time employee Lynette Read will be leaving the organization to make a career change. Read has accepted the position of assistant director of children’s ministry at Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands, Texas.
July 1, 2014: Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC), one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the U.S., welcomes five new members to its board of directors, including Alisa Fraga-Kautzmann of Tejas Office Products. New board members will serve a two-year term beginning June 1, 2014.
May 1, 2014: Tejas Office Products Receives Award from NASA
Tejas Office Products has been selected as a recipient of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Johnson Space Center’s fiscal year 2013 Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA) in the category of small business prime contractor of the year. This award also recognizes Tejas’ outstanding efforts in developing and implementing innovative practices in support of NASA – Johnson Space Center’s small business program.
February 25, 2014: Michele Fraga of Tejas Office Products Named Business Woman of the Year 2014 Seventh Annual Luncheon Tribute to Hispanic Women to be Held March 6
Tejas Office Products announced today that the Sucesos Newspaper and Solo Mujeres Magazine have chosen Tejas’ Michele Fraga as the Business Woman of the Year 2014.
October 16, 2013: The City of Houston Declares Tejas Office Products Day
Tejas Office Products was honored yesterday when Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member Ed Gonzalez presented a proclamation and Houston Mayor Annise Parker proclaimed the day as Tejas Office Products Day. City Council Member Melissa Noriega was instrumental in bringing about this recognition. Tejas Office Products was recognized for its various business achievements and continued commitment to the community.
April 15, 2013: Tejas Office Products to be Recognized as 2013 Top Small Business Supporting the Jacobs ESCG Contract in Area of Operating Supplies
Tejas Office Products recently learned that it will be recognized at an award ceremony as a small business that supports the Jacobs ESCG contract. The distinction supports Jacobs ESCG’s supplier diversity program and Tejas will be recognized in the category of operating supplies.
April 3, 2013: Michele Fraga of Tejas Office Products Joins Board for SER – Jobs for Progress
Tejas Office Products is proud to announce that Michele Fraga has joined the SER – Jobs for Progress board of directors. Through this position, Fraga hopes to help more Houstonians get back on their feet through SER’s job training and employment services.
September 24, 2012: The Tejano Center for Community Concerns to Honor Tejas Office Products’ Michele Fraga as 2012 Business Woman's Award Winner
Tejas Office Products is planning another celebration with news that its own Michele Fraga will be honored by the Tejano Center for Community Concerns with this year’s Woman in Business Award. The award recognizes Hispanics who have made significant contributions to their industries and have demonstrated a strong commitment to their community.
Aug. 28, 2012: Tejas Office Products Founder Lupe Fraga Receives
State of Texas Small Business Award
The Office of the Governor and Texas Workforce Commission, along with the Texas Business Alliance, has recognized Lupe Fraga with Tejas Office Products as a recipient of the 2012 State of Texas Small Business Award. Fraga and Tejas Office Products were nominated by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) and validated by the Governor's Small Business Forum
Jul. 10, 2012: Hispanic Business Magazine Recognizes Tejas Office Products
as a Top Hispanic-Owned Company Tejas Reaches Highest Ranking in the List’s 30 Year Run
Tejas Office Products helped celebrate Hispanic Business magazine’s 30th anniversary of publishing the HispanicBusiness 500 list last week. Tejas Office Products was recognized at the 149th spot. The Houston-based office supply company has been included in the top U.S. 500 Hispanic-owned businesses since the list’s inception.
Apr. 9, 2012: Tejas Office Products to be Recognized with Outsanding MWBE Award in Purchasing by Houston Mayor's Office of Business Opportunity.
Tejas Office Products is proud to announce that it will be recognized with an Outstanding Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) award in Purchasing at the MWBE Awards and Appreciation Breakfast, to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012. The award is a result of the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Business Opportunity.
Mar. 22, 2012: Tejas Office Products Celebrates 50 Years of Business.
Golden Anniversary Logo Unveiled to Kick-off Commemorative Year
With five decades of business under its belt, Tejas Office Products is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A new logo has been commissioned for use and various sales promotions will be featured on the Tejas blog throughout the year as part of the celebration.
Nov. 9, 2011: Tejas Office Products Named to the 7th ANNUAL AGGIE 100 Honoring the Fastest Growing Aggie Owned or Managed Companies Worldwide
Tejas Office Products is among the top 100 companies named to the 2011 Aggie 100 list honoring the fastest-growing companies in the world, owned or operated by Texas A&M University former students.
Oct. 25, 2011: Tejas Office Products Named 2011 Best Small Business by the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce has recognized Tejas Office Products with the 2011 Best Small Business Award at the 16th Annual Awards and Scholarship Celebration.
August 17, 2011: Michele Fraga of Tejas Office Products Builds Business Network by Investing in Houston Community
As the weather heats up in Houston, Michele Fraga of Tejas Office Products is again intensifying her involvement in the local business community with three new opportunities. Fraga is the customer service manager at Tejas Office Products.
March 9, 2011: Center for Houston’s Future Recognizes Lupe and Felix Fraga for Creating a Better Community
Tejas Office Products is proud to announce that Lupe and Felix Fraga will be recognized by the Center for Houston’s Future for a lifetime of creating a better community.