Stephenville, Texas business news & data
New construction filings, new businesses, sales tax and liquor licenses in Stephenville, from public records. Stephenville is in Erath 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.
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.
Permits & filings in Stephenville
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Stephenville | Tarleton State University Softball Concourse Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System | $1,700,000 | 2,400 |
| 2026-10-01 | Stephenville | Cornerstone Church | $381,730 | 7,000 |
Sales tax allocation, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville | Erath | $1,004,750 | $787,033 | +27.66% | $9,138,696 | +12.31% |
New sales tax permits in Stephenville (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. 29, 2026 | Bar H Contractors, LLC | Specialty trade contractors |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | T-mobile Financial LLC 256e | Electronics |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Moxi By Meg | Clothing & accessories |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Very Good Lawn Service LLC | Admin & support services |
| Oct. 14, 2026 | 7p Consulting Group, LLC | Professional services |
| Oct. 13, 2026 | Uplift Fitness LLC | Amusement & recreation |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Funky Needle & More LLC | Professional services |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Revision Aesthetics & Wellness, Pllc | Health care |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | Darlin Daisy LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | Lone Oak Turf And Trees | Admin & support services |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Diamond M Custom Braiding And Leather | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Resolute Workwear LLC | Non-store retail |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Gifford Gaming, LLC | Amusement & recreation |
New TABC licenses in Stephenville
| Issued | City | Business | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 8, 2026 | Stephenville | The Pizza Place Stephenville | Wine & beer retailer (on-premise) |
Pending TABC applications in Stephenville
| Filed | City | Applicant | Applied for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Stephenville | Montana Restaurant Inc | Food & beverage certificate, Mixed beverage |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Stephenville | Buzzi's Pizzeria | Mixed beverage |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Stephenville | Buzzi's Pizzeria | Food & beverage certificate |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Stephenville | Home 2 Suites | Wine & beer retailer (off-premise) |
Top mixed beverage sellers in Stephenville, September 2026
| # | Location | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twisted J Live | $122,587 |
| 2 | Rockin P | $70,103 |
| 3 | Casa Azteca Mexican Bar And Grill#2 | $55,875 |
| 4 | Premier Hospitality, INC # 14227014 | $53,463 |
| 5 | Bull Nettle Bar & Grill | $45,801 |
| 6 | Cabotte Steakhouse & Woody's Hamburger | $44,776 |
| 7 | Los Arcos | $44,776 |
| 8 | Bosque River Taphouse | $44,625 |
| 9 | Chili's Grill & Bar #724 | $41,398 |
| 10 | The Purple Goat, LLC | $38,708 |
City total: $913,390 from 40 locations (Aug.: $729,751 from 36).
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.