This is the part of the "Small Business Roundup," focusing on the Google EarthBesides being known for oil, heat waves, and George W. Bush, Texas is now known as something else: a great place to start a small business. 
From a futuristic Japanese-themed shop to a custom cowboy boot-maker, we've rounded up the 24 coolest small businesses in Houston.
Special thanks to Reddit users 56ksatan, TosshiTX, coldxshivers, steelsun, and that23guy for some of these suggestions.