Connect Bus service changes now in effect on routes 3, 6, and 7. For details, visit our Service Updates. For information on bus service and general DCTA questions, please call customer service at 940-243-0077; in case of emergencies along the rail track, please call 972-829-0901.

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DCTA Recognized for Ensuring Financial Transparency

Transparency Star

The Denton County Transportation Authority's commitment to financial transparency has earned a Traditional Finances star from the Texas Comptroller. This award recognizes governmental agencies that provide allowable access to financial data, including all spending and revenue information within the agency.

The DCTA’s consistent dedication to ensuring transparency of the Authority’s financial records has earned high marks at both the state and national level. Learn more about transparency qualifications.

The DCTA also has been recognized by the Government Finance Officer Association of the United States and Canada with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental account and financial reporting. DCTA has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program by Government Finance Officers Association.

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The DCTA has also been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for 19 consecutive years. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award ensures that DCTA submits a high-quality budget which focuses on budgetary transparency and accountability within the agency. By receiving this award, DCTA is meeting guidelines established by both the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the Government Finance Officers Association.

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Finance Summary

The financial detail below is related to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 and includes the past six fiscal years for comparison when applicable. The per capita base is calculated using Denton population numbers and is detailed below:

2018201920202021202220232024
Population 843,260 873,220 906,422 933,220 950,660 1,006,492 1,036,720

Revenues and Expenses per Capita (Last Seven Fiscal Years)

NOTE: DCTA does not receive income from property taxes. Sales tax is collected through a one-half percent sales tax from DCTA's three member cities - Denton, Highland Village and Lewisville.

2018201920202021202220232024
Revenue Per Capita $46.0 $47.1 $56.9 $63.1 $70.00 $56.09 $67.14
Expenditures Per Capita $48.4 $50.6 $46.2 $42.9 $56.10 $51.26 $55.79
Sales Tax Per Capita $33.1 $32.9 $33.1 $37.9 $40.78 $40.03 $39.15
DCTA Revenue and Expenditure Per Capita FY25 chart

Revenues

2018201920202021202220232024
Revenue$38,811,540 $41,169,210 $51,300,491 $58,897,658 $66,565,175 $56,540,523 $69,607,121
Revenue Per Capita $46.0 $47.1 $56.9 $63.1 $70.02 $56.09 $67.14
Sales Tax Per Capita $33.1 $32.9 $33.1 $33.1 $40.78 $40.03 $39.15
2018201920202021202220232024
Operating Revenue $5,389,383 $5,769,167 $4,639,923 $3,931,563 $5,331,307 $6,725,842 $7,377,740
Sales Tax Revenue$27,937,707 $28,735,383 $29,817,365 $35,332,154 $38,764,986 $40,292,936 $40,592,222
Operating Assistance Grants$5,484,450 $6,664,660 $16,843,203 $19,633,941 $22,468,882 $9,431,745 $12,408,517
Total $38,811,541 $41,169,210 $51,300,491 $58,897,658 $66,565,175 $56,450,523 $60,378,479
Sales Tax Revenue FY 2019-2024 chart
DCTA Sales Tax Revenue Per Capita chart

Expenses

2018201920202021202220232024
Expenses$40,852,280 $44,204,389 $41,604,129 $40,020,204 $53,329,698 $51,588,096 $57,839,112
Expenditures Per Capita $48.4 $50.6 $46.2 $42.9 $56.10 $51.26 $55.79

Total Employees and Contract Operations (Last Seven Years)

Total Employees and Contract Operations (Last Seven Years) Total Employees and Contract Operations (Last Seven Years)
DCTA Total Employees and Contract Operations chart

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Budget

The budget is a policy tool used by staff and the Board to establish goals and deliver the services defined in the Service Plan of the agency, as well as serving as the foundation for DCTA’s long-range financial model. The budget identifies the source and use of funds expended by DCTA, communicates the priorities, and informs Denton County citizens about the financial condition of the agency.

Chapter 460 of the Texas Transportation Code requires the preparation of an annual budget for DCTA. The staff has prepared a balanced budget, where operating expenses and capital expenditure do not exceed the current year’s revenues and undesignated fund balance/reserves.

The proposed FY 2025 Budget was presented and discussed at the DCTA Budget Workshop on June 27th. On July 25th, the FY25 Proposed Budget was again presented to the Board of Directors at the Board meeting, in accordance with requirements under Chapter 460 of the Texas Transportation Code and DCTA Board policy and procedures, for Board review and comment as well as citizen input. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Denton Record Chronicle on August 7 & 8, 2024. The FY 2025 Operating & Capital Budget was adopted by the DCTA Board of Directors on August 22, 2024.

ADOPTED OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS

  • DCTA Adopted FY 2025 Budget
    • DCTA FY25 Raw Budget (this downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2024 Budget
    • DCTA FY24 Raw Budget (this downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2023 Budget
    • DCTA FY23 Raw Budget (this downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2022 Budget
    • DCTA FY22 Raw Budget (this downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2021 Budget
    • DCTA FY21 Raw Budget (this downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2020 Budget
    • DCTA FY20 Raw Budget (This downloadable, raw budget data is made available for users to perform analysis on the budget)
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2019 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2018 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2017 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2016 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2015 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2014 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2013 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2012 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2011 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2010 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2009 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2008 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2007 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2006 Budget
  • DCTA Adopted FY 2005 Budget

Financial Data Graphs
FY YTD Budget v. Actual chart
50 DCTA FY2025 Five Year Revenue Trend Charts

5 Year Revenue Trend

49 DCTA FY2025 Operating Expense by Division Pie Chart

FY25 Operating Expense by Division

46 DCTA FY2025 Use of Funds pie chart

FY25 Uses of Funds

46 DCTA FY2025 Sources of Funds pie chart

FY25 Sources of Funds

47 DCTA FY2025 Total Revenue pie chart

FY25 Total Revenues

47 DCTA FY2025 Total Expenditures pie chart

FY25 Total Expenditures

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

This report provides a quantitative look at the operating success, financial health, and compliance of the government report units. It includes a statement of net position, a statement of changes in financial position, a cash flow statement, and a comparison of budgeted to actual expenses and revenues.

FY 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FY 2010 Basic Financial Statements

FY 2009 Basic Financial Statements

FY 2008 Basic Financial Statements

FY 2007 Basic Financial Statements

FY 2006 Basic Financial Statements

FY 2005 Basic Financial Statements

Check Register (xlsx)

A check register is a listing of all payments incurred during a pay period by the Agency. The register includes payment date, payee, payment amount and a general description of the transaction. The information is compiled and totaled by monthly transactions. To adjust the month that is currently being viewed, use the drop-down selection in cell E1 of the Excel Document. 

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Texas Transparency Organization

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Texas Transparency website provides visitors with detailed information about state spending, datasets you can download and use, links to local government transparency efforts, and general information about the state budget process.

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Debt Information

Summary information about outstanding debt including debt obligations, descriptions, dates issued, total amounts and maturity dates.

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Current Tax Rates

DCTA collects a one-half percent sales tax in member cities – Denton, Highland Village and Lewisville.

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DCTA Board of Directors

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DCTA General Contact Information

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Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Administrative Offices

1955 Lakeway Drive, Suite 260
Lewisville, TX 75057

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Lewisville, TX 75067

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