How Does Garland, TX Spend Tax Money?
Garland, TX spends $12,614 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($769/person), Highways & Roads ($379/person), Health ($243/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (78/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,614 |
| Total Revenue | $13.0B |
| Total Debt | $158.6M |
| Population | 244,026 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 78/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$769/person
Highways & Roads$379/person
Health$243/person
Fire Protection$190/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.