Falls County business news & data
County seat: Marlin · Population (2024 est.): 17,752 · Core 254 county
254 rate centers: Burlington; Chilton; Lott; Marlin; Marlin EACS; Reagan; Rosebud
2
state construction filings ($1,932,464)
7
new sales tax permits
2
new companies chartered
0
new TABC licenses
$27,983
Sept. mixed beverage sales (4 locations)
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.
| Registered | City | Project / owner | Est. cost | Sq. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Marlin | Caseys 4771 Casey's Marketing Company | $1,058,555 | 5,998 |
| 2026-10-07 | Marlin | Caseys 4767 Casey's Marketing Company | $873,909 | 3,134 |
Sales tax allocations, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | Falls | $99,565 | $95,953 | +3.76% | $1,031,756 | +0.98% |
| Rosebud | Falls | $35,323 | $13,717 | +157.51% | $223,151 | +35.57% |
| Lott | Falls | $12,413 | $10,833 | +14.58% | $124,120 | +10.43% |
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. 16, 2026 | Chilton | Casa El Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar And Grill | Restaurants & food service |
Pending TABC applications
| Filed | City | Applicant | Applied for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Chilton | Casa El Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar And Grill | Mixed beverage |
Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026
| # | Location | City | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill | Marlin | $16,308 |
| 2 | Moon River Ranch | Satin | $7,916 |
| 3 | Bull Hide Creek Texas | Chilton | $3,759 |
| 4 | Bucksnort Saloon | Marlin | $0 |
County total: $27,983 from 4 locations (August: $26,211 from 4).
Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.