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March Sales Taxes Down in All Three Brown County Cities
Brownwood, Early, and Bangs all see declines in sales tax revenue compared to last year.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:31am
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The sales tax revenues received in March 2026 were lower than March 2025 for all three cities in Brown County, Texas - Brownwood, Early, and Bangs. However, the fiscal year-to-date numbers show increases for most of the cities and their municipal development districts compared to the previous fiscal year.
Why it matters
Sales tax revenue is a critical source of funding for local governments in Texas, used to support public services and infrastructure. The declines in March point to potential economic headwinds, though the overall fiscal year-to-date increases suggest the downturn may be temporary.
The details
In March 2026, the City of Brownwood received $538,487 in sales taxes, down 1.73% compared to March 2025. However, Brownwood's fiscal year-to-date sales tax revenue is up 2.28% over the previous fiscal year. The Brownwood Municipal Development District saw a 0.35% increase in March sales taxes. The City of Early saw a 2.80% decline in March sales taxes to $185,446, but its fiscal year-to-date revenue is up 13.10%. Early's MDD also saw a 2.68% drop in March. The City of Bangs had the largest March decline at 14.67% to $17,803, though its fiscal year-to-date revenue is up 11.97%. Bangs' MDD saw a 7.74% increase in March.
- The sales tax data was released the week of March 12, 2026.
- The figures cover the month of March 2026 and the fiscal year-to-date from October 2025 through March 2026.
The players
City of Brownwood
A city in Brown County, Texas that received $538,487 in sales taxes in March 2026, down 1.73% from the previous year.
Brownwood Municipal Development District
The municipal development district for the City of Brownwood that received $178,762 in sales taxes in March 2026, up 0.35% from the previous year.
City of Early
A city in Brown County, Texas that received $185,446 in sales taxes in March 2026, down 2.80% from the previous year.
Early Municipal Development District
The municipal development district for the City of Early that received $61,325 in sales taxes in March 2026, down 2.68% from the previous year.
City of Bangs
A city in Brown County, Texas that received $17,803 in sales taxes in March 2026, down 14.67% from the previous year.
Bangs Municipal Development District
The municipal development district for the City of Bangs that received $3,231 in sales taxes in March 2026, up 7.74% from the previous year.
The takeaway
While March 2026 saw declines in sales tax revenue for all three Brown County cities, the overall fiscal year-to-date figures show increases, suggesting the downturn may be temporary. Local governments will need to closely monitor sales tax trends to ensure they can continue funding critical public services and infrastructure.
