Industry Impact
- 662,574 662,574 Total Auto Jobs in State
- 3.9% 3.9% of State Workforce
- $41.09B $41.09 Billion Labor Income
- $52.35B $52.35 Billion in Total 2018 Car Sales
- 1.52M 1.52 Million Total New Car Sales
Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2017 data year; compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
Tax Revenue
- $4.46B $4.46 Billion in Total State Tax Revenue
- 8% 8% of State Tax Revenue
- $3B $3 Billion in New Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $2B $2 Billion in Used Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $690M $690 Million in Sales Taxes on Auto Parts and Services
- $5.96B $5.96 Billion in Vehicle Use Taxes (Including Gas Taxes), Licenses and Fees
- $0 $0 in Corporate Profits Tax
- $0 $0 State Income Taxes
Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2017 data year.
Registrations
22,847,822 Registered Vehicles
By Body Style
- Cars 8,827,088 (38.63%)
- CUVs 3,998,874 (17.50%)
- SUVs 2,945,147 (12.89%)
- Pickups 6,050,324 (26.48%)
- Vans/Minivans 1,026,389 (4.49%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 21,576,006 (94.43%)
- Diesel 991,227 (4.34%)
- Hybrid 242,254 (1.06%)
- Electric 22,642 (0.10%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 15,693 (0.07%)
In Texas, the average age of vehicles is 10.2 years.
The national average age of vehicles is 11.6 years.
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit as of December 31, 2018.
New Purchases
1,515,438 Vehicles Sold
By Body Style
- Cars 450,825 (29.75%)
- CUVs 470,277 (31.03%)
- SUVs 159,841 (10.55%)
- Pickups 380,739 (25.12%)
- Vans/Minivans 53,756 (3.55%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 1,406,499 (92.81%)
- Diesel 79,380 (5.24%)
- Hybrid 17,795 (1.17%)
- Electric 8,232 (0.54%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 3,532 (0.23%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit as of December 31, 2018.
Auto-Related Activity at Ports
Economic Activity From Past Decade
- $317.68 Billion Total Imports
- $163.93 Billion Total Exports
Economic Activity From 2018
- $49.77 Billion Total Imports
- $18.58 Billion Total Exports
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by USA Trade Online, figures represent port activity over the past decade and between January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
Fueling
- Gasoline Stations 14,455
- Electric Charging Stations 1,116
- Biodiesel Stations 4
- Compressed Natural Gas Stations 74
- Hydrogen Stations 0
- Liquefied Natural Gas Stations 12
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stations 423
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, figures represent fueling stations as of April 9, 2019.
Texas Consumers
- $34,546 $34,546 Average MSRP Per New Car
National Average $31,696 - $59,206 $59,206 Median Household Income
National Average $56,516 - $4,934 $4,934 Median Monthly Household Income
National Average $4,710 - $526 $526 Median Monthly New Car Payment
National Average $576 - 11% 11% Monthly Car Payment as a Percent of Monthly Income
National Average 12%
Commuting to Work
- Drive alone to work (81%)
- Carpool to work (10%)
- Take public transportation (1%)
- Other (8%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2017 and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Median Monthly New Car Payment computed for a 60-month loan based on MSRP with 20% down and an APR of 5.36%.
