Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to increased sales tax revenue as local governments will receive $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for August, 13.6% more than in August 2025.
“The increased sales tax revenue distributed to local governments is a strong sign the Texas economy continues to grow,” Huffines said. “It is also a clear signal that many local governments with increased sales tax revenue can dedicate much of that to property tax reduction. Lowering property taxes is one of the best ways to make housing more affordable and help Texans with the cost of gas, groceries and other living expenses.”
These allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.
Locally in Hockley County, Levelland received $513,631, an increase of 20.53% over the same period in 2025.
Anton saw an increase of 28.50%, receiving $12,509; Ropesville, $17,537, a 0.78% increase; Sundown, $38,812.59, a 6.55% increase; Opdyke -10.23% loss, receiving $7,015.
In Cochran County, Morton received $22,119, an increase of 45.45%; and Whiteface saw a -18.71% decrease, receiving $2,617.
Statewide, cities received $920.9 million in sales tax allocations, a gain of 14.4% over the same period as last year; counties, $83.2 million, a 7.5% gain; transit systems, $298.5 million, a 12.7% gain; and special purpose districts, $145.1 million, a 13.7% increase over last year.
Total year-to-date net payments are $6,391,331,10, a 6.01% increase from 2025.