Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
04/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2026 14:19
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
April 8, 2026
(AUSTIN) - Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025.
These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly.
| Recipient | April 2026 Allocations | Change from April 2025 | Year-to-Date Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities | $679.4M | ↑9.3% | ↑3.8% |
| Transit Systems | $233.8M | ↑10.8% | ↑4.6% |
| Counties | $74.0M | ↑16.4% | ↑7.6% |
| Special Purpose Districts | $112.7M | ↑13.5% | ↑8.3% |
| Total | $1.1B | ↑10.5% | ↑4.7% |
For details on April sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, visit the Comptroller's Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports.
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