Sales Tax Revenue Distribution to Local Government
TEXAS – Compared to June 2013, state sales tax revenue was up 3.7 percent, $2.24 billion, said Comptroller Susan Combs. “Sales tax revenues continue to grow at a moderate pace. The increase was led by remittances from the wholesale trade, services and restaurant sectors. Fiscal year-to-date collections have now grown by 5.2 percent.” Cities, counties,…