Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 2 percent more than in June 2022.
These allocations are based on sales made in April by businesses that report tax monthly.
Castro County saw a -17.52 percent drop in sales tax revenue for this time period compared to June 2022, receiving $19,301.
Dimmitt and Nazareth also saw decreases from last year. Dimmitt figures changed by -10.15 percent, receiving $32,363 this period. Nazareth dropped by -2.71 percent from the previous year, receiving $3,042.
Hart saw an increase in sales tax revenue by 4.59 percent over last June, receiving $5,284.
Overall, Texas cities receive $651.6 million, up from last year by 0.7 percent.
Counties were up by 2.1 percent and received $221.4 million.
Transit Systems were also up by 7 percent and received $221.4 million and Special Purpose Districts by 8.1 percent, receiving $97 million.
Sales tax allocation comparison summary reports present data on monthly local sales and use tax payments to local jurisdictions. These payments represent funds identified for local jurisdictions since the previous month’s distribution. When used with other local indicators, these reports may help indicate present and future economic trends.