Texas Comptroller Huffines Announces $1.4 Billion Local Sales Tax Distribution, Urges Property Tax Reduction
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced the distribution of $1.4 billion in net local sales tax revenue to Texas cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts in October 2026. This figure represents a 14.6% increase compared to October 2025. The state's total net sales tax revenue for October 2026, combining state and local collections, reached $6.15 billion, an 11.9% rise from the previous year. These collections primarily reflect sales made by businesses in September. Comptroller Huffines highlighted the thriving Texas economy and urged the Texas Legislature to utilize these increased revenues to reduce property taxes for Texans, aiming to make housing more affordable. Cities received $902.7 million, transit systems $301.1 million, counties $88.3 million, and special purpose districts $153.2 million, all showing significant year-over-year increases in allocations.
