Frequently Asked Questions

San Marcos Tourist Information Center:     
617 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
512.393.5930
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(except for major holidays)
      
Location:         San Marcos is located on Interstate 35, 30 miles south of Austin, 47 miles north of San Antonio, 165 miles west of Houston, and 202 miles northeast of Laredo.

      
Geography:      29 degrees and 53 minutes North latitude
97 degrees and 56 minutes West longitude

Elevation:        619 Feet
      
Population:     44,894 (2010)
      
Taxes:             8.25% sales tax for goods and services; 15% for hotel occupancy.
      
Driving Laws:  Persons must be 16 years of age or older to obtain a valid Texas Driver License. Texas state law requires seat belts be worn by every person sitting in the front seat of a vehicle.
      
Liquor Laws:    The legal drinking age in Texas is 21. Some bars choose to remain open until 2 a.m. Liquor stores are closed on Sundays and major holidays. Beer and wine is sold in stores after 12 p.m. on Sundays.