Comptroller issues sales tax allocations

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1% more than in November 2023. The City of Whitney's November payment totaled $90,573, up just over 1% from last November, and the year-to-date amount was reported … Continue reading Comptroller issues sales tax allocations

Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13

Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — … Continue reading Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13