September sales tax allocations total $1.3 billion

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to increased sales tax revenue as local governments will receive $1.3 billion in sales tax allocations for September, 7.6 percent more than in September 2025.

These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly.

“The increased sales tax revenue being returned to local govern…