Brownwood recorded a modest increase in November sales tax allocations, while the City of Early posted a much larger gain across Brown County. The figures were released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office and reflect taxable retail sales made in September 2026.
The City of Brownwood received $703,470 in November allocations, an increase of 0.31% compared with November 2025. Through the first two months of the fiscal year, Brownwood had received $1,303,012, up 0.58% from the previous fiscal year-to-date period.
Brownwood development district also reports growth
The Brownwood Municipal Development District received $229,788 in November, a 4.55% increase over November 2025. Its fiscal-year-to-date total reached $426,981, representing a 2.91% increase over the comparable period in the previous fiscal year.
Sales tax allocations are commonly used to track local taxable retail activity, but the Comptroller’s November figures are tied to sales made in September. That timing means the numbers provide a delayed view of retail activity rather than a measurement of November shopping itself.
Early leads Brown County cities
Early’s November allocation totaled $286,331, up 26.99% from November 2025. The city’s fiscal-year-to-date total was $558,017, an increase of 34.25% over the previous fiscal year-to-date period.
The Early Municipal Development District received $95,301 for November, up 31.01% from the same month last year. Through the fiscal year to date, the district had received $185,946, an increase of 36.30%.
Bangs reports November decline
Bangs received $29,008 in November, down 26.89% from November 2025. Its fiscal-year-to-date total stood at $51,357, a decrease of 16.41% from the previous fiscal year-to-date period.
While Bangs’ city allocation declined, its municipal development district posted an increase. The Bangs Municipal Development District received $4,688 in November, up 36.36%, and had received $8,951 fiscal year to date, an increase of 31.77%.