Mills County business news & data
County seat: Goldthwaite · Population (2024 est.): 4,563 · Added to coverage (outside the 254 area code)
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state construction filings ($0)
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new sales tax permits
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new companies chartered
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new TABC licenses
$42,474
Sept. mixed beverage sales (3 locations)
In the news
Permits and filings: Austin Retina, Central National Bank and a $20.5M Bell County annex lead October's state filings
Owners registered 39 projects worth about $119.9 million with the state in McLennan, Bell and Coryell counties from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28.
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.
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.
Sales tax allocations, October 2026
| City | County | Oct. 2026 | Oct. 2025 | Change | Year to date | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite | Mills | $53,408 | $61,153 | -12.66% | $573,295 | +6.71% |
Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026
| # | Location | City | Gross receipts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southside Tavern | Goldthwaite | $23,685 |
| 2 | Fisher Street Bar & Grill | Goldthwaite | $15,740 |
| 3 | Hacienda Melendez 2 | Goldthwaite | $3,049 |
County total: $42,474 from 3 locations (August: $43,017 from 3).
Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.