Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, San Antonio collected $1,479.5M in taxes and spent $3,306.7M.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Where it goes
Ten service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Details
City of San Antonio, Texas ACFR, Year-Ended September 30, 2024 (audited; governmental-funds statement printed p18/PDF p62)Who decides
San Antonio's Council has 11 members. Ten of them each speak for one district. These are called Places 1 through 10. The Mayor, Place 11, is elected citywide. The Council makes city laws and sets policy. It also adopts the budget. A City Manager writes the budget and keeps the Council posted on city money. The Manager runs the city day to day once the budget passes.
Details
Charter of the City of San Antonio, Texas (Art. I Sec. 2; Art. II Sec. 4; Art. V Sec. 46; Art. VII Sec. 82, Sec. 94)When decisions happen
Each year the City Manager sets a budget calendar. The Council must hold at least one public hearing, announced 10 days ahead, and can change the budget before voting. The Council must pass the budget by September 27. It votes on the tax rate that same day, but as a separate vote. The budget year runs October 1 to September 30.
How to reach it
Call 311 to reach trained city staff for help. The city also has an online tool. Type in your address to find your Council Member. The city's SASpeakUp site is where you take part in City Council meetings.
Also on this tax bill
A San Antonio address pays these governments too. Which school districts and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in San Antonio
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 12
Special districts: 1
Sources
Details
City of San Antonio, Texas ACFR, Year-Ended September 30, 2024 (audited; governmental-funds statement printed p18/PDF p62)Details
City of San Antonio, Texas ACFR, Year-Ended September 30, 2024 (audited; governmental-funds statement printed p18/PDF p62)Details
Charter of the City of San Antonio, Texas (Art. I Sec. 2; Art. II Sec. 4; Art. V Sec. 46; Art. VII Sec. 82, Sec. 94)To act on what you have read
Who Taxes Me describes. These three tools, made by the same team, are where you can do something about it. Each opens in a new tab.