San Antonio, TX town hall & government
San Antonio spent $7.4 billion in the year to September 30, 2024, about $4,993 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach San Antonio's government.
Who runs San Antonio
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where San Antonio's money goes
San Antonio runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Texas cities.
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 54%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Property taxes 10%
- Sales taxes 9%
- Interest, fines & other 8%
- From the state 4%
- From other local governments 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for San Antonio
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio's K–12 school district, shared with Grey Forest, Helotes, Leon Valley and Shavano Park. The schools are run by San Antonio, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Texas districts overall: 51% local, 36% state, 13% federal
- Local 54%
- State 32%
- Federal 14%
Of the $12,126 per pupil, $7,641 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving San Antonio: North East Independent School District ($13,459 per pupil) · San Antonio Independent School District ($15,140 per pupil) · Southwest Independent School District ($13,629 per pupil).
Which schools San Antonio kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in San Antonio pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact San Antonio's government
Who represents San Antonio
San Antonio is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representatives Joaquin Castro, Chip Roy, Henry Cuellar and Greg Casar. Greg Abbott is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.