The City of South Padre Island’s FY 2022 Budget Book presents the city’s projected revenues, expenditures and major initiatives for the 2021‑2022 fiscal year. It includes an overview of the local economy, tax collections, staffing, and detailed fund and department budgets, as well as a five‑year capital improvement plan and a request for continued GFOA award recognition.
| Award streak | 10 consecutive GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards |
| Hotel occupancy tax increase | 70 % higher collections FY 2020‑2021 vs. FY 2019‑2020 |
| Sales tax growth | 47 % increase citywide (statewide increase 3 %) |
| Unemployment rate (Sept 2021) | 5.6 % |
| Unemployment peak (April 2020) | 13.5 % |
| Texas job growth (2021) | 4.5 % annualized |
| Sector job growth rates | Oil & Gas Extraction 10.3 %, Professional Business Services 10.2 %, Leisure & Hospitality 8.9 % |
| Texas exports (2021) | Más de $375 mil millones |