Antenna structures in Austin County, Texas
At a glance
Austin County, Texas has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.35% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1211485 near Nelsonville at 212 m (695 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Austin County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 73 registrations, Austin County ranks 82nd of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 96 m, about 25% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 212 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Austin County?
The most common filed structure type in Austin County is tower (code TOWER), with 33 registrations (45.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (17) and guyed tower (15). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 52 constructed, 9 dismantled, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Austin County?
Cellco Partnership and Crown Communication LLC hold the most registrations in Austin County, 10 each of the 73. Other owners include American Towers LLC (8), CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC (6) and Lower Colorado River Authority (4). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Austin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Austin County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bellville (23), Sealy (14), New Ulm (8), Wallis (8) and Peters (4).
Every registration
All 73 structures in Austin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelsonville · 1211485 | 212 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Sealy · 1001804 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Sealy · 1055564 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Sealy · 1051635 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Bellville · 1050827 | 143 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sealy · 1059913 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | New Ulm · 1000179 | 136 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Bellville · 1055928 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Sealy · 1308494 | 131 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Sealy · 1215826 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Sealy · 1277238 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | San Felipe · 1254715 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Cat Springs · 1054769 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Shelby · 1214129 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Wallis · 1280989 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Wallis · 1047494 | 110 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Bellville · 1227375 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Chapel Hill · 1223178 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Peters · 1280926 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | New Ulm · 1216608 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Industry · 1332621 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Sealy · 1332624 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Bellville · 1213213 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Bellville · 1324070 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Bellville · 1325417 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Kenney · 1217714 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Sealy · 1213437 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | New Ulm · 1228308 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Bellville · 1217791 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bellville · 1215776 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Bellville · 1024427 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Bellville · 1053598 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Wallis · 1323614 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Welcome · 1049802 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 35 | Bellville · 1047887 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Wallis · 1209019 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | New Ulm · 1309720 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Sealy · 1286726 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Bellville · 1325007 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Bellville · 1264095 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Sealy · 1021936 | 89 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 42 | Bellville · 1254714 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | New Ulm · 1287780 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 44 | Bellville · 1288156 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | East New Ulm · 1313803 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 46 | New Ulm · 1292989 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 47 | New Ulm · 1326545 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Bellville · 1283279 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Shelby · 1047025 | 86 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 50 | New Ulm · 1265286 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Peters · 1047512 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 52 | Peters · 1048893 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Peters · 1211322 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Cat Springs · 1048197 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Industry · 1265392 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | San Felipa · 1235631 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Blieblerville · 1264851 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Industry · 1058556 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Bellville · 1054621 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 60 | Sealy · 1287006 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Bellville · 1227741 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 62 | Sealy · 1051386 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Bellville · 1256666 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | San Felipe · 1334717 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 65 | Wallis · 1252003 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 66 | Bellville · 1061228 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Bellville · 1333473 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 68 | Wallis · 1038558 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 69 | Wallis · 1038559 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 70 | Wallis · 1038560 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 71 | Bellville · 1051318 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Bellville · 1050225 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 73 | Sealy · 1334826 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Austin County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 73 registered antenna structures in Austin County, Texas, 52 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Austin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Austin County is registration 1211485, a tower near Nelsonville at 212 m (695 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Austin County?
Cellco Partnership and Crown Communication LLC are tied for the most registrations in Austin County, with 10 each.
What kind of towers are in Austin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (33 of 73 registrations), then lattice tower (17).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Austin County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/austin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).