Hillsboro, Texas business news & data
New construction filings, new businesses, sales tax and liquor licenses in Hillsboro, from public records. Hillsboro is in Hill County.
In the news
New sales tax permits: Zaxby's in Temple, Schlotzsky's in Hillsboro and 19 T-Mobile stores
The Comptroller added 183 new sales tax permits for outlets in the 254 area from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31, led by Bell (50) and McLennan (48).
Temple's sales tax allocation jumps 16.6% as 254-area cities collect $25.6M in October
The Comptroller sent $25.6 million in October sales tax allocations to 77 cities across the 254, up 10.5% from a year ago.
Permits & filings in Hillsboro
Costs, square footage and dates are owners' estimates filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TABS accessibility registrations) and may change.
| Registered | City | Project / owner | Est. cost | Sq. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Hillsboro | Bealls #596 Hills Plaza LLC | $742,000 | 24,546 |
Sales tax allocation, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | Hill | $618,083 | $497,105 | +24.33% | $5,367,719 | +6.03% |
New sales tax permits in Hillsboro (businesses)
Sole proprietors and other individuals are left out on purpose; only businesses registered as corporations, LLCs and similar entities are listed.
| Date | Outlet | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Schlotzsky's | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Texas Express | Gas stations |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Kiss Me Again Vintage | General merchandise |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Undignified Designs LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Quality Electric Solutions, LLC | Specialty trade contractors |
New TABC licenses in Hillsboro
| Issued | City | Business | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Hillsboro | Fast Trip 3 | Package store (wine only) |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Hillsboro | Quick Stop | Package store (wine only) |
Top mixed beverage sellers in Hillsboro, September 2026
| # | Location | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chili's Grill & Bar #1688 | $35,783 |
| 2 | Lone Star Cafe | $27,466 |
| 3 | Hillsboro Country Club | $20,181 |
| 4 | Ihop Applebee's | $19,927 |
| 5 | El Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill | $12,659 |
| 6 | El Conquistador #3 | $11,108 |
| 7 | Wrangler's Cafe And Entertainment | $10,730 |
| 8 | El Taco Jalisco #2 | $8,573 |
| 9 | Timbers Court | $7,929 |
| 10 | Bearded Wheat Distillery | $5,413 |
City total: $166,674 from 16 locations (Aug.: $173,150 from 16).
Records are grouped by the city named in each filing, which can be a mailing city outside the city limits. Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless noted. Sources.