Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities

Knox municipalities show mixed change over Sept. 2025
Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities
Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities

AUSTIN — 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% 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 gove…