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Erath County business news & data

County seat: Stephenville · Population (2024 est.): 44,496 · Core 254 county

254 rate centers: Alexander; Bluffdale; Dublin; Stephenville

2
state construction filings ($2,081,730)
22
new sales tax permits
6
new companies chartered
1
new TABC licenses
$895,052
Sept. mixed beverage sales (44 locations)

In the news

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.

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

Costs, square footage and dates are owners' estimates filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TABS accessibility registrations) and may change.

RegisteredCityProject / ownerEst. costSq. ft.
2026-10-08StephenvilleTarleton State University Softball Concourse
Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System		$1,700,0002,400
2026-10-01StephenvilleCornerstone Church
$381,7307,000

Sales tax allocations, October 2026

CityCountyOct. 2026Oct. 2025ChangeYear to dateYTD change
StephenvilleErath$1,004,750$787,033+27.66%$9,138,696+12.31%
DublinErath$59,946$62,638-4.29%$618,910-1.07%

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.

DateCityOutletType
Oct. 15, 2026StephenvilleVery Good Lawn Service LLCAdmin & support services
Oct. 15, 2026DublinVenture Pump & SupplyNon-store retail
Oct. 14, 2026Stephenville7p Consulting Group, LLCProfessional services
Oct. 13, 2026StephenvilleUplift Fitness LLCAmusement & recreation
Oct. 13, 2026DublinFlint & Steele Detective Agency, LLCAdmin & support services
Oct. 10, 2026StephenvilleFunky Needle & More LLCProfessional services
Oct. 7, 2026StephenvilleRevision Aesthetics & Wellness, PllcHealth care
Oct. 6, 2026StephenvilleDarlin Daisy LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 6, 2026StephenvilleLone Oak Turf And TreesAdmin & support services
Oct. 5, 2026Morgan MillLaughlin Trailer Company, LLCOther
Oct. 3, 2026StephenvilleDiamond M Custom Braiding And LeatherNon-store retail
Oct. 2, 2026DublinSideline Bites, LLCProfessional services
Oct. 1, 2026StephenvilleResolute Workwear LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 1, 2026StephenvilleGifford Gaming, LLCAmusement & recreation

New TABC licenses

IssuedCityBusinessType
Oct. 8, 2026StephenvilleThe Pizza Place StephenvilleWine & beer retailer (on-premise)

Pending TABC applications

FiledCityApplicantApplied for
Oct. 27, 2026StephenvilleMontana Restaurant IncFood & beverage certificate, Mixed beverage
Oct. 26, 2026StephenvilleBuzzi's PizzeriaMixed beverage
Oct. 26, 2026StephenvilleBuzzi's Pizzeria Food & beverage certificate
Oct. 20, 2026DublinJohnnys Convenience StorePackage store (wine only)
Sept. 30, 2026StephenvilleHome 2 SuitesWine & beer retailer (off-premise)

Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026

#LocationCityGross receipts
1Twisted J LiveStephenville$122,587
2Rough CreekIredell$93,138
3Rockin PStephenville$70,103
4Premier Hospitality, INC # 14227014Stephenville$53,463
5Bull Nettle Bar & GrillStephenville$45,801
6Chili's Grill & Bar #724Stephenville$41,398
7The Purple Goat, LLCStephenville$38,708
8The Seeker & Interstate InnStephenville$35,387
9Montana RestaurantStephenville$33,003
10Greystone Castle Sporting ClubMingus$32,672

County total: $895,052 from 44 locations (August: $862,446 from 45).

Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.