Texas local governments receive increased sales tax allocations
State Comptroller Don Huffines reported that local governments statewide received $1.3 billion in allocations of net local sales taxes collected in September, representing an 11.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
- Where
- Statewide
- When
- September 2026 (reported Oct. 14, 2026)
- Sources
- Reported by 2 outlets
Counties: Tyler
Taxes and money
Comptroller Huffines said rising sales tax revenue is an opportunity for local elected officials to reduce property taxes, which can help make housing more affordable and reduce financial strain on Texans.
Who's involved
- Don HuffinesTexas State Comptroller
- Tyler Countycounty receiving sales tax increase
The facts
- Tyler County saw an increase in tax revenues for net local sales tax collected in September.2
- All four incorporated cities in Tyler County saw revenue increases compared to the prior year.2
- State net sales taxes collected in September totaled $4.4 billion.2
- Combined local and state net sales tax revenues in September equaled $5.7 billion, 12.4% more than September 2025.2
- Chester and Colmesneil, taxing at 1.0%, saw revenue increases of 109.34% and 18.37% respectively.2
- Ivanhoe and Woodville, each taxing at 1.5%, saw increases of 3.99% and 10.49% respectively.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- Don Huffines Rising sales tax revenue gives local officials a chance to reduce property taxes and make housing more affordable.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Jackson County sales tax to combat drugs and crime up for renewal in November
Sales tax revenues up across county
Sources
Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →
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- Jackson County sales tax to combat drugs and crime up for renewal in November
- Sales tax revenues up across county
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