Milam County business news & data
County seat: Cameron · Population (2024 est.): 26,159 · Core 254 county
254 rate centers: Buckholts; Cameron
1
state construction filings ($977,749)
13
new sales tax permits
3
new companies chartered
1
new TABC licenses
$109,119
Sept. mixed beverage sales (12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Rockdale | Casey's #4856 - Rockdale, TX Fikes Wholesale Inc. | $977,749 | 5,487 |
Sales tax allocations, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | Milam | $108,015 | $94,076 | +14.81% | $1,144,700 | +13.29% |
| Cameron | Milam | $106,769 | $112,306 | -4.93% | $1,142,403 | -0.24% |
| Thorndale | Milam | $34,366 | $22,246 | +54.48% | $335,919 | +32.95% |
| Buckholts | Milam | $3,052 | $2,671 | +14.27% | $32,022 | -12.05% |
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. 22, 2026 | Rockdale | 2025 - Taqueria Ramirez C. LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 21, 2026 | Thorndale | Thorndale Bake Haus LLC | Restaurants & food service |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Cameron | Qc Surveying, Llc. | Professional services |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Rockdale | El Toro Carniceria LLC | Grocery & food stores |
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Milano | Ta Express Milano | Gas stations |
| Oct. 8, 2026 | Rockdale | All Events Merch LLC | Other |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Buckholts | Nissix LLC | Other |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Rockdale | Show-off Home LLC | Misc. retail |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Rockdale | Triad Surveying, Inc. | Professional services |
New TABC licenses
| Issued | City | Business | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Rockdale | Rockdale Fair Association | Nonprofit temporary event |
Pending TABC applications
| Filed | City | Applicant | Applied for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Rockdale | Lucille's Dusty Boots Arena AKA Dusty Boots Arena | Mixed beverage |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Buckholts | Oak Club | Food & beverage certificate |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Rockdale | Tripps Tavern | Mixed beverage |
Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026
| # | Location | City | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guzman Family Enterprises, Inc. | Rockdale | $31,752 |
| 2 | Maricela's Bar & Grill, LLC | Rockdale | $22,718 |
| 3 | Lampasas Beer Market | Cameron | $18,537 |
| 4 | The Ranch | Rockdale | $11,147 |
| 5 | Bobs Steak House | Cameron | $9,021 |
| 6 | Sts Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church | Buckholts | $4,983 |
| 7 | El Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar And Grill | Cameron | $4,823 |
| 8 | Red's Corner | Rockdale | $4,091 |
| 9 | Los Comales | Cameron | $2,047 |
| 10 | Red Stag Grill | Rockdale | $0 |
County total: $109,119 from 12 locations (August: $164,633 from 16).
Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.