Killeen, Texas business news & data
New construction filings, new businesses, sales tax and liquor licenses in Killeen, from public records. Killeen is in Bell 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).
Permits and filings: A Panda Express for Waco, a bigger Killeen sanctuary and a $14M Austin office remodel
The state added 35 commercial construction projects worth about $54.4 million in 254 Biz counties since our Oct. 30 pull, including five in McLennan, Bell and Williamson counties.
254 Biz newsletter: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
A $550M data center shell in Hutto, a $20.5M Bell County annex, Temple's sales tax jump and 552 new sales tax permits across the 254.
Permits and filings: Austin Retina, Central National Bank and a $20.5M Bell County annex lead October's state filings
Owners registered 39 projects worth about $119.9 million with the state in McLennan, Bell and Coryell counties from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28.
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.
Last call, first call: The Beltonian Theatre, Thai Cafe and The Cave among October's new TABC licenses
TABC issued 41 new permits and licenses in the 254 area from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, and 29 more applications were pending.
Who poured the most: The Backyard tops Waco and Cadence Bank Center leads Bell County in September drink sales
The top mixed-beverage sellers in McLennan and Bell counties in September, from Comptroller gross-receipts reports.
Permits & filings in Killeen
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | Killeen | Liberty Christian Center - Phase 3 Liberty Christian Center Inc | $1,800,000 | 9,000 |
| 2026-10-12 | Killeen | 7Brew - Killeen Taco Realty, LLO & Turbo Restaurant Management, LLC | $1,500,000 | 510 |
| 2026-10-02 | Killeen | Stonehaven Dental BW Killeen LLC | $383,160 | 2,141 |
| 2026-09-30 | Killeen | KILLEEN QDOBA #3462 - TENANT FINISH-OUT Gen 2.2 LLC | $120,000 | 2,374 |
Sales tax allocation, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | Bell | $2,831,386 | $2,813,015 | +0.65% | $29,931,942 | +0.39% |
New sales tax permits in Killeen (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. 30, 2026 | High Zone | Misc. retail |
| Oct. 29, 2026 | Martino's Cigars | Misc. retail |
| Oct. 29, 2026 | Siltstone Studio LLC | Professional services |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | T-mobile Financial LLC Store #1dsf | Electronics |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | T-mobile Financial LLC Store #1sdg | Electronics |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Eleven & Up LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Chill Zone # 8 | Grocery & food stores |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Chill Zone | Grocery & food stores |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Third Space | Personal services |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | State Falcon LLC | Wholesale (durable) |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Bell County Auto Supply | Auto dealers & parts |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Hrg Killeen LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 23, 2026 | Rhoyal Zevny Boutique & Essentialz | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 23, 2026 | Dd Gold Jewelry LLC | Clothing & accessories |
| Oct. 22, 2026 | Hedgerow Studio LLC | Furniture |
| Oct. 22, 2026 | The Saddle Bar & Restaurant | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 22, 2026 | O'reilly Auto Parts #6261 | Auto dealers & parts |
| Oct. 21, 2026 | Tune Up The Manly Salon | Personal services |
| Oct. 21, 2026 | Lfanning LLC | General merchandise |
| Oct. 21, 2026 | Genuine Parts CO - Das 034 | Wholesale (durable) |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Bailey's | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Cook Family Metal LLC | Specialty trade contractors |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Celena Renee Esthetics, LLC | Personal services |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Yummy Pho LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Dynamite Stencils And Signs | Misc. manufacturing |
| Oct. 16, 2026 | Saltriver Restaurant | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 16, 2026 | D&d Unlimited LLC | Auto dealers & parts |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Pm Group Of Investments | Electronics |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Soultry Settings | Rental & leasing |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Temple Optometrists, P.c. | Health & personal care stores |
| Oct. 13, 2026 | The Growth Garden Healing & Restoration Co. Pllc | Social assistance |
| Oct. 13, 2026 | Blooming Blossom, LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | A&s Hukka Lounge LLC | Misc. retail |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Just As Nice Consignment | Other |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | On What Grounds Coffeehouse | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | The Slot Vending, LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | The Slot Vending, LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | Arrowhead Fitness Dfw LLC | Amusement & recreation |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | Da Bouje' Byrd L.l.c. | Wholesale (nondurable) |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | The Slot Vending, LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 8, 2026 | Dawg House Bbq, LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Treadle & Bobbin, LLC | Repair & maintenance |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Sd Botox - Killeen | Health care |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Black Rock Store Operations LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Quality Auto Glass | Repair & maintenance |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Bellco Plumbing, LLC | Specialty trade contractors |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Goodoutdoorfireplaces | Wholesale (nondurable) |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Goodoutdoorfireplaces | Wholesale (nondurable) |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Crown Cleaning Services | Admin & support services |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Fly Society Barber Salon | Personal services |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Axiom Delta LLC | Rental & leasing |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Crown In White Boutique | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Brake Time | Gas stations |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Liberty Fuels #21 | Gas stations |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Liberty Fuels #20 | Gas stations |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Luminary Guard Technologies | Wholesale (durable) |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | S1n Suds | Repair & maintenance |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Casey's #4773 | Gas stations |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Metanoia Sage Pllc | Health care |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Zuri Ventures LLC | General merchandise |
New TABC licenses in Killeen
| Issued | City | Business | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026 | Killeen | Max Mart | Package store (wine only) |
| Oct. 9, 2026 | Killeen | The Cave | Mixed beverage |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Killeen | St Josephs Catholic Church | Nonprofit temporary event |
Top mixed beverage sellers in Killeen, September 2026
| # | Location | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubba's 33 | $110,101 |
| 2 | Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery | $101,106 |
| 3 | Pluckers Wing Bar | $70,163 |
| 4 | Texas Roadhouse | $69,106 |
| 5 | Dave & Buster's | $55,157 |
| 6 | Panama City Bar & Grill | $50,268 |
| 7 | V F W Post 09191 | $50,061 |
| 8 | Joker's Icehouse Bar & Grill | $47,317 |
| 9 | K1 & Bobapop | $44,776 |
| 10 | Sushi I Japanese Restaurant & Grill | $44,776 |
City total: $1,725,967 from 78 locations (Aug.: $1,540,361 from 78).
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.