Sales Tax Revenue Receipts Show San Angelo is Slowly Growing

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts will receive $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, reflecting a 10.2% increase compared to March 2024. These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly. We break the Texas Comtroller's sales tax revenue down for San Angelo and the region that will present a glimpse of economic growth here at home.

Regional Sales Tax Performance

San Angelo and Tom Green County See Moderate Growth

San Angelo and Tom Green County continue to see steady increases in sales tax revenue for FY 2025:

• Tom Green County (0.5% sales tax) is up 7.11% YTD and 1.74% in January (over January 2024).
• San Angelo (1.5% sales tax) is up 7.45% YTD and 0.71% in January.

Regional Highlights

Several smaller cities saw notable sales tax increases:

• Kermit (Winkler County): +684.84% in January, +51.95% YTD.
• Iraan (Pecos County): +100.31% in January, +29.93% YTD.
• Big Lake (Reagan County): +92.31% in January, +53.84% YTD.

Comparing Major Cities

• Abilene: -46.14% in January, but +19.09% YTD.
• Midland: +13.27% in January, +5.01% YTD.
• Odessa: +19.56% in January, +14.00% YTD.
• Lubbock: +1.63% in January, +5.25% YTD.

City of San Angelo Revenue Distribution

Sales tax receipts provide $19.3 million for the general fund and an additional $9.6 million for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSA-DC). The city collects 1% sales tax for its general fund and 0.5% sales tax for COSA-DC, with 72% of COSA-DC funds allocated to water development projects.

Sales Tax Performance in Major Texas Cities

• El Paso: $10.52M, +4.11% from last year, +6.95% YTD.
• Lubbock: $7.62M, +1.63% monthly, +5.25% YTD.
• Amarillo: $7.43M, +0.18% monthly, +4.16% YTD.
• Midland: $6.75M, +13.27% monthly, +5.01% YTD.
• Odessa: $6.21M, +19.56% monthly, +14.00% YTD.

Notable Growth Areas

• Toyah (Reeves County): +46,933.85% in January.
• Big Lake (Reagan County): +92.31% in January, +53.84% YTD.
• Cisco (Eastland County): +33.69% YTD.
• Monahans (Ward County): +34.54% monthly, +10.02% YTD.
• Buffalo Springs (Lubbock County): +45.96% monthly, +22.27% YTD.

Declining Areas

• Big Spring (Howard County): -53.32% monthly, -10.85% YTD.
• Plainview (Hale County): -26.68% monthly, +8.60% YTD.
• Pecos (Reeves County): -6.39% monthly, -20.70% YTD.
• Fort Stockton (Pecos County): -10.68% monthly, +14.41% YTD.
• Coleman (Coleman County): -45.55% monthly.

Key Takeaways

• Oil and gas hubs like Midland, Odessa, and Big Lake continue to see strong sales tax growth.
• Smaller towns such as Toyah and Cisco are experiencing rapid revenue surges.
• Larger cities like Lubbock and Amarillo are growing at a slower pace compared to the statewide average.
• Big Spring and Pecos are struggling with significant tax revenue declines.

Statewide Sales Tax Allocation Summary

For details on March sales tax allocations, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports.

Tom Green County Sales Tax Data

City of San Angelo Sales Tax Data