Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County collected $1,300.0M in taxes and spent $1,300.0M.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
TX Comptroller transit sales tax — Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (local code 3101990, 1% rate, effective 1978-10-01; Transportation Code ch. 451; boundary from H-GAC Metro MTA Tax Area GIS layer)Where it goes
One service line.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Details
TX Comptroller transit sales tax — Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (local code 3101990, 1% rate, effective 1978-10-01; Texas Transportation Code ch. 451). Boundary from H-GAC Metro MTA Tax Area ArcGIS layer (official tax-collection boundary). Sales-tax revenue estimate based on METRO FY2024 projections and TX Comptroller monthly remittance data; exact FY2024 audited figure pending METRO CAFR publication (ridemetro.org/about/financial-information/)Who decides
The Board has nine members. It adopts METRO's yearly budget after a public hearing. It does so before the fiscal year starts on October 1. METRO's main funding is a 1% sales and use tax. Voters set that tax at an election. The Board can lower the rate by its own order. Raising it needs a new voter election. No elected seats -- the board is appointed. The board is appointed, not elected.
Details
ridemetro.org About METRO (read 2026-09-06)When decisions happen
The Board adopts a budget before each fiscal year. The year runs October 1 to September 30. The Board must hold a public hearing first. The budget is made public at least 14 days before that hearing. The FY2027 hearing is set for September 9, 2026, for the year starting October 1, 2026.
How to reach it
METRO's Board Office takes calls and emails. Use them to sign up for public comment at Board meetings. Sign up at least 48 hours before the meeting. METRO's website also links a general comment form from every page.
Details
Transportation Code Sec. 451.102(a) (statutes.capitol.texas.gov,Also on this tax bill
A Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County address pays these governments too. Which school districts, cities, special districts and counties apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 15
Cities: 8
Special districts: 5
Counties: 2
Sources
Details
TX Comptroller transit sales tax — Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (local code 3101990, 1% rate, effective 1978-10-01; Texas Transportation Code ch. 451). Boundary from H-GAC Metro MTA Tax Area ArcGIS layer (official tax-collection boundary). Sales-tax revenue estimate based on METRO FY2024 projections and TX Comptroller monthly remittance data; exact FY2024 audited figure pending METRO CAFR publication (ridemetro.org/about/financial-information/)Details
TX Comptroller transit sales tax — Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (local code 3101990, 1% rate, effective 1978-10-01; Texas Transportation Code ch. 451). Boundary from H-GAC Metro MTA Tax Area ArcGIS layer (official tax-collection boundary). Sales-tax revenue estimate based on METRO FY2024 projections and TX Comptroller monthly remittance data; exact FY2024 audited figure pending METRO CAFR publication (ridemetro.org/about/financial-information/)Details
TX Comptroller transit sales tax — Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (local code 3101990, 1% rate, effective 1978-10-01; Transportation Code ch. 451; boundary from H-GAC Metro MTA Tax Area GIS layer)Details
ridemetro.org About METRO (read 2026-09-06)Details
Transportation Code Sec. 451.102(a) (statutes.capitol.texas.gov,Details
ridemetro.org Board Meetings (read 2026-09-06)To act on what you have read
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