Callahan County business news & data
County seat: Baird · Population (2024 est.): 14,615 · Edge county (partly in the 254 area code)
254 rate centers: Cross Plains
0
state construction filings ($0)
6
new sales tax permits
2
new companies chartered
1
new TABC licenses
$29,041
Sept. mixed beverage sales (4 locations)
Sales tax allocations, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Plains | Callahan | $35,566 | $32,947 | +7.94% | $351,146 | -0.89% |
New sales tax permits (businesses)
Sole proprietors and other individuals are left out on purpose; only businesses registered as corporations, LLCs and similar entities are listed.
| Date | City | Outlet | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 21, 2026 | Clyde | Primal Gaming & Retro | Hobby, music & books |
New TABC licenses
| Issued | City | Business | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Cross Plains | Casey's #4709 | Package store (wine only) |
Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026
| # | Location | City | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railhead Tavern | Baird | $15,413 |
| 2 | Shady Oaks Recreation Association, Inc. | Baird | $10,091 |
| 3 | Eugene Bell American Legion Post 82 | Baird | $3,537 |
| 4 | B&c Patio | Baird | $0 |
County total: $29,041 from 4 locations (August: $38,679 from 4).
Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.