AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued the following news release:
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.62 billion in August, 7.1% more than in August 2025.
The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and remitted to the agency in August.
"The increased revenue from state sales tax is a positive sign for meaningful property tax relief for Texans," Huffines said. "The Legislature should prioritize lowering the cost of homeownership by dedicating elevated sales tax collections to reducing property taxes."
Growth in receipts was positive from all the large sectors primarily influenced by business spending last month, with collections from the ...